Meticulous production editor, proofreader and peer-reviewer with 20+ freelance and in-house experience in the UK trade and academic publishing industry.
assessing initial submissions to determine suitability for the journal, leading to either rejection without review or assignment of manuscripts to the Editors in chief;
overseeing the efficient operation of peer review, from the point of submission to acceptance/rejection (e.g. tracking manuscripts, blinding papers, liaising with editors and contributors, contacting reviewers, chasing reviewers and editors);
resolving ethical issues and Author/Reviewer/Editor queries;
preparing accepted papers for production (e.g. making sure permission for image reproduction has been granted, papers adhere to the journal style).
