Section Editor
The Section Editor manages the peer review process and makes editorial decisions for submissions assigned to them, typically within a specific journal section.
Role scope
Section Editors see only submissions assigned to them. They can assign reviewers, communicate with authors, and make editorial decisions up to (and including) the accept/decline decision, depending on journal configuration.
Responsibilities
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Assigned Submissions | Monitor and act on submissions in their queue |
| Reviewer Assignment | Select, invite, and manage reviewers |
| Review Tracking | Track reviewer responses, deadlines, and submissions |
| Editorial Decisions | Accept, request revisions, or decline |
| Author Communication | Notify authors of decisions and revision requests |
| Forwarding to Production | Hand off accepted submissions to the production stage |
Sections in This Guide
- Your Submission Queue — understanding your assigned submissions list
- Assigning Reviewers — finding and inviting reviewers
- Managing the Review Round — tracking reviewer progress and extending deadlines
- Making Decisions — decision types and notifying authors
- Revision Rounds — handling author revisions and re-review
- Sending to Copyediting — completing the review stage
Accessing Your Queue
Log in as Section Editor, then:
User Menu → Dashboard → My Queue
Submissions assigned to you appear under My Queue. You will not see other editors' submissions.