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Feature Editor -- you can do it alone or with colleagues as a team;
or invite 1-2 students, Editorial Interns, to assist you...

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Procedure to join the editorial staff - points to remember
  1. Feature Editors have general knowledge of issues and trends in a specific subject; certainly it is not necessary to be known for high-quality research on a topic in order to be regarded as subject expert.
  2. Naturally, after successful years as AEQ Feature Editor you will become known in the academia..
  3. To apply, define your (1) topic/focus (2) who may submit and (3) promo or select established/published topic
    listed under APPLY NOW - VACANT Feature Editor POSITIONS see KEYWORDS
  4. Select ISSUE issue that you like your topic to be published: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  5. Selected issue will decide timeline, what four months you ought to promote your topic/focus.
    1. Based on past experience, we suggest to employ a minimum four-stage approach to promotional activities
      1. 1st   PROMO - about seven months before SUBMISSION DEADLINE
        At this initial stage, utilize the entire content of your PROMO.
        Usually, several weeks after your promo, couple submissions may arrive
      2. 2nd   PROMO - about five months before submission deadline.
        Utilize the entire content of your PROMO and/or add any new promotion venues.
        Usually, few weeks after your promo, few submissions may arrive
      3. 3rd   PROMO - about three months before submission deadline
        Use your judgment, preferably, utilize the entire content of your PROMO.
      4. 4th   PROMO - about two months before submission deadline, when there are only few submissions, utilize the entire content of your PROMO. Otherwise, use your judgment, utilize selected content of your PROMO.
      5. Accordingly, observe the following “call for papers” timeline for your particular ISSUE
      ISSUE 1st PROMO 2nd PROMO 3rd PROMO 4th PROMO SUBMISSION DEADLINE
      Spring March May July August November
      Summer June August October November February
      Fall September November January February May
      Winter November February April May August
    2. You can monitor your promotional effort on TRACK-YOUR-SUBMISSION page.
    3. Positive outcome is achieved when your KEYWORD has 7 - 15 accepted submissions...
  6. E-mail the above point #3 To apply, define your...
    as MS-Word-doc-file type e-mail attachment to academicexchange@yahoo.com
  7. We need few days to review your application and create URL for you - similar to examples in KEYWORD LIST or suggest changes to your proposal.
  8. Depending on a topic, 7 - 15 accepted submissions is considered a success... and you will be asked to remain with AEQ for the next issue.
  9. To achieve such quota, use several promotional options.
  10. In case of a poor showing after FIRST PROMO and/or SECOND PROMO
    1. publication date may be delayed by one or more issues
    2. you may be asked to broaden your topic...
    3. you may be asked to intensify your promotion...
    4. or your appointment will automatically be cancelled.
  11. Any Feature Editor is eligible to apply for Sound Instruction Book Editor
  12. If you yourself wish to review any, please follow Manuscript Reviewing Guidelines.
  13. When there is a disagreement among reviewers, we will seek your input to break the tie. In addition, Feature Editor may be asked to soften and restate the substance of reviews that are unnecessarily harsh in tone.
  14. When asked, Feature Editor writes one page editorial, about 400-900 words. If there are three or more topics, than the two editors with the highest number of accepted submissions will write editorials. For editorial examples see TABLE OF CONTENTS of a particular issue.
  15. Note:
    1. Feature Editor does not have to read all submitted manuscripts. Instead, a month before publication date, Issue Editor will be asked to write editorial: generic or a specific one. If the latter is chosen, we will send abstracts of accepted articles and/or selected/requested full text.
    2. Authors with submission queries ought to be directed to Submission Procedure page. Journal's administrative staff will carry all and any correspondence with reviewers and/or authors.
    3. Reviewers come from Editorial Staff and may select/read/evaluate any manuscript. It is not a responsibility of the Feature Editor to assign 2-3 peer reviewers.
    4. When needed, AEQ may invite a subject specialist outside journal staff.
    5. Feature Editors do not have a control over who the 2-3 reviewers might be, and have no knowledge who the authors are. So defined role preserves journal's double-blind-peer-reviewed process & assures article publication based on merit and not favor, bias, or personal preference.
    6. We welcome editors' input for Editors' Choice.
  16. All work is voluntary. No formal compensation is given. However, we do offer five incentive remuneration options.
  17. Names of all new Feature Editors are listed in Academic Exchange Quarterly print edition and AEQ webpage after one year of positive contribution to the journal - at least nine published articles.
  18. We reserve the right to terminate any staff appointment at any time for any reason specified in the policies, procedures, and guidelines of AEQ or as a result of operational requirements.
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