Lead a journal that takes editorial integrity seriously.

If you are interested in serving as an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board member for any Datarsoft journal, we would welcome your application.

Editor Roles at Datarsoft

Editor-in-Chief (EiC)

The senior editorial leader of a journal. The EiC sets scope, defines editorial policy, recruits the editorial board, makes final decisions on accept/reject, and represents the journal externally.

Term

3 years, renewable for one additional 3-year term, subject to mutual agreement.

Honorarium

Annual honorarium based on submission volume and editorial activity. Disclosed individually in the appointment letter. Indicative range: ₹1,80,000 to ₹4,20,000 per year for an active journal.

Time Commitment

Approximately 6 to 10 hours per week, including handling editor-assigned submissions, reviewing reviewer reports, making editorial decisions, supervising special issues, and representing the journal at conferences.

Associate Editor (AE)

Subject-area editors who handle submissions in their specialty. AEs work under the EiC, invite reviewers, manage the review process, and make recommendations on each manuscript.

Term

2 years, renewable.

Honorarium

Per-submission honorarium plus an annual fixed component. Indicative: ₹24,000 to ₹36,000 fixed annual plus ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per submission handled.

Time Commitment

Approximately 4 to 6 hours per week.

Guest Editor (GE)

Editors invited for special issues on a specific theme. GEs propose the special issue scope, recruit contributors, manage the review process, and write a guest editorial.

Term & Honorarium

Single special issue (typically 6 to 9 months). Fixed honorarium per special issue: ₹40,000 to ₹60,000.

Editorial Advisory Board (EAB)

Senior scholars who advise the journal on long-term strategy, scope, and ethics. EAB members do not handle submissions but provide critical guidance. Term: 3 years, renewable. Honorarium: ₹12,000 to ₹18,000 annually.

Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities

• Define and refine the journal's aims and scope.
• Recruit, evaluate, and renew the editorial board and reviewer pool.
• Make final accept/reject decisions on every manuscript.
• Resolve disputes between authors, reviewers, and associate editors.
• Ensure compliance with COPE flowcharts and ICMJE recommendations.
• Approve special issues and guest editor appointments.
• Author an annual Editor's Letter for the journal's anniversary issue.
• Represent the journal at academic conferences and industry events.
• Coordinate with Datarsoft's editorial office on production timelines and indexing applications.
• Maintain editorial independence — never let commercial considerations influence editorial decisions.

Editor Selection Criteria

We invite Editor-in-Chief candidates who meet ALL of the following:

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a field central to the journal's scope.
• At least 15 years of independent academic, research, or industry experience.
• Strong publication record (typically h-index of 15 or higher; varies by field).
• Prior editorial experience (editorial board membership, special issue editing, or journal editing).
• International recognition or significant national standing in the field.
• Affiliation with a recognized institution (university, research lab, government body, or industry leader).
• Active ORCID iD with verified publication history.
• No documented research-ethics violations.
• Commitment to open access, transparency, and editorial integrity.

Editorial Independence

Datarsoft Publishing House operates under a strict editorial independence policy:

• Editors make all editorial decisions independently of the commercial team.
• Article Processing Charges, fee waivers, and commercial sponsorships are handled by separate staff who have no access to editorial workflows.
• Editors are not informed of authors' APC payment status or financial standing during review.
• No editor may be financially incentivized to accept or reject manuscripts.
• Editorial decisions are documented and audited.
• Any commercial pressure on an editor must be reported to the Publishing Director immediately.

Apply to Become an Editor

If you are interested in serving as an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board member for any Datarsoft journal, please send the following to ejournal@datarsoft.tech:

1. Current CV (PDF).
2. Letter of interest specifying the journal and role you are interested in.
3. List of 5 to 10 most significant publications.
4. Brief vision statement (one to two pages) — what would you bring to the journal.
5. ORCID iD.
6. Two references (names and institutional affiliations).

Applications are reviewed quarterly. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a one-hour discussion with the Publishing Director and the existing editorial board.