Guest Editor
The Guest Editor role provides limited editorial access, typically used for special issue editors, invited collaborators, or external reviewers who need to act on specific submissions without full Section Editor privileges.
Role scope
Guest Editors have a subset of Section Editor capabilities. Their exact permissions depend on how the journal has configured this role. They generally see only submissions explicitly assigned to them.
Typical Responsibilities
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Assigned Submissions | View and act on specific assigned submissions |
| Reviewer Coordination | Invite and communicate with reviewers (if permitted) |
| Recommendations | Submit recommendations (accept/revise/decline) to the Editor |
| Author Communication | Communicate with authors on assigned submissions |
When Is This Role Used?
- Special issues — an external academic invited to edit a thematic issue
- Collaboration — a partner institution's editor given access to co-managed submissions
- Training — new editorial team members with supervised access
Sections in This Guide
- Accessing Assigned Submissions — finding and opening your assigned submissions
- Reviewer Coordination — inviting and managing reviewers (if permitted)
- Submitting Recommendations — recording your editorial recommendation
- Communicating with Authors — using discussion threads
Accessing Your Queue
Log in as a Guest Editor, then:
User Menu → Dashboard → My Queue
Only submissions explicitly assigned to you will appear.