Peer Review Integrity
Support fair, confidential and academically responsible manuscript evaluation.
Join IJACST as an Editorial Board Member, Reviewer or Academic Advisor
The International Journal of Arts, Commerce, Science and Technology (IJACST) invites qualified academicians, professors, researchers, Ph.D. supervisors, subject experts, postdoctoral scholars, industry researchers and experienced reviewers to apply for editorial board membership.
IJACST is a multidisciplinary international open access, peer-reviewed and refereed monthly journal dedicated to ethical publishing, scholarly transparency, DOI-supported research visibility, multilingual academic communication and global discoverability.
Editorial board members play a vital role in strengthening the journal’s academic quality, peer-review reliability, subject expertise, publication ethics and long-term scholarly credibility.
Publication Ethics
Strengthen ethical publishing, originality awareness and research integrity.
Subject Expertise
Guide journal scope, reviewer selection and disciplinary quality standards.
Academic Visibility
Contribute to global scholarly communication and multidisciplinary development.
Why Editorial Board Membership Matters
An editorial board is not only a name-list on a journal website. It is the academic governance system behind responsible scholarly publishing. Board members help the journal maintain quality, transparency, fairness, peer-review integrity and subject relevance.
Manuscript quality assessment
Subject-specialist reviewer recommendation
Peer-review improvement
Academic policy guidance
Ethical publishing decisions
Research integrity awareness
Special issue planning
Research area development
Author guidance
Journal credibility and trust
Who Can Apply?
IJACST welcomes applications from serious academic and professional experts who can contribute meaningfully to peer review, editorial policy and scholarly development.
Professors
Senior faculty members with academic leadership and publication experience.
Associate Professors
Experienced teachers and researchers with subject expertise.
Assistant Professors
Faculty members contributing to teaching, research and review work.
Ph.D. Supervisors
Research mentors guiding doctoral scholars and academic projects.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Advanced researchers with specialized publications and technical knowledge.
Experienced Reviewers
Scholars with manuscript evaluation and peer-review experience.
University Experts
Subject specialists from colleges, universities and research institutions.
Industry Researchers
Professionals with scholarly publications and applied research expertise.
Required Academic Qualifications
Applicants should preferably have a strong academic profile, research experience, publication background and commitment to ethical scholarly evaluation.
Ph.D., NET/SET, M.Phil., postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification
Published research papers in peer-reviewed journals
Subject expertise in one or more IJACST research areas
Experience in reviewing, editing or academic writing
Understanding of publication ethics and research integrity
Ability to provide constructive reviewer comments
Professional academic profile with institutional affiliation
ORCID, Google Scholar or ResearchGate profile preferred
Editorial Board Responsibilities
Editorial board members may be invited to assist in different academic activities depending on expertise and availability. Their contribution supports quality assurance, ethical standards and journal development.
Review Manuscripts
Evaluate submissions within area of expertise.
Suggest Reviewers
Recommend qualified and unbiased subject reviewers.
Advise Scope
Guide journal scope, emerging fields and research areas.
Support Ethics
Promote originality, confidentiality and research integrity.
Maintain Confidentiality
Protect unpublished manuscripts and reviewer communication.
Identify Weaknesses
Recognize plagiarism, weak methodology and citation manipulation.
Promote Research
Encourage responsible scholarly communication and quality submissions.
Special Issues
Support thematic collections, special issues and academic outreach.
Peer Review Ethics and Confidentiality
Editorial board members must respect confidentiality, impartiality and ethical responsibility. Manuscripts received for review must not be shared, copied, discussed publicly or used for personal academic advantage.
Confidentiality of unpublished manuscripts
Conflict-of-interest disclosure
Unbiased review behaviour
Constructive academic criticism
Respectful communication
Originality and citation integrity
No misuse of reviewer identity
No unfair rejection or acceptance bias
IJACST expects every editorial board applicant to support integrity, transparency, confidentiality and fairness in peer review and editorial participation.
How Applications Are Evaluated
Applications are evaluated on academic suitability, subject expertise, publication history, ethical awareness, institutional identity and willingness to contribute to scholarly publishing.
Qualification and academic background
Subject specialization
Research publication quality
Reviewing or editorial experience
Institutional affiliation
Citation and academic profile
Multidisciplinary relevance
Communication ability
Ethical publishing understanding
Availability for review assignments
Benefits of Joining the Editorial Board
Editorial board membership provides academic recognition, scholarly service experience and professional contribution opportunities in a multidisciplinary publishing environment.
Certificate
Editorial board certificate after approval.
Website Listing
Name and profile listing on journal website.
Review Opportunity
Opportunity to review manuscripts in your subject area.
Academic Service
Recognition for responsible scholarly contribution.
Networking
Collaboration with multidisciplinary researchers.
Ethical Publishing
Contribution to research integrity and transparent review.
Journal Development
Involvement in journal growth and academic improvement.
Special Issues
Opportunity to suggest thematic collections and special issues.
Research Areas for Editorial Board Members
IJACST welcomes editorial experts from broad academic, technical, professional and interdisciplinary research areas.
Arts and Humanities
Commerce and Management
Science and Technology
Engineering and Innovation
Social Sciences
Education and Pedagogy
Law, Policy and Governance
Computer Science and AI
Environmental Studies
Health and Allied Studies
Agriculture and Rural Development
Languages and Literature
Editorial Board Application Process
Submit Application
Applicant submits name, designation, qualification, affiliation, expertise and profile.
Profile Screening
Editorial office reviews qualification, publication record and subject relevance.
Ethics Check
Suitability is checked for research integrity and contribution potential.
Approval
Approved members may be listed on the editorial board page.
Academic Contribution
Members may assist in review, policy feedback and special issue support.
Declaration for Applicants
Applicants should declare that the information submitted is true and that they will support ethical, confidential and responsible editorial conduct.
Information submitted is true and accurate
Manuscript confidentiality will be maintained
Conflicts of interest will be disclosed
Editorial position will not be misused
Publication ethics will be followed
Reviews will be honest and constructive
Applications Not Suitable for Editorial Board Membership
To protect journal credibility, IJACST does not accept applications based on false credentials, fake publications, paid profile listing, misleading academic claims, copied CVs, unverifiable affiliations or unethical reviewing practices.
False credentials
Fake publications
Paid profile listing expectations
Misleading academic claims
Copied CV or profile content
Unethical reviewing practices
Editorial Board Application Form
Interested applicants may submit their details through the application form below. The editorial office may contact shortlisted applicants for profile verification and further communication.
Support Ethical Peer Review and Scholarly Excellence
IJACST believes that a responsible editorial board is the backbone of a trusted academic journal. The journal welcomes sincere experts who want to support ethical peer review, quality publishing, multilingual research and global scholarly communication.