Editorial Roles & Benefits
Arts, Communication & Digital Media · Trust-Based Scholarly Collaboration
The relationship between ACDM and each Editorial Board Member is not employment, not servitude, but an equal partnership built on academic trust and shared scholarly interests.
All ACDM Editorial Board Members are personally invited and actively engaged in substantive academic work. We do not accept any form of honorary or nominal appointments. Every board member's academic identity and responsibilities are publicly disclosed on the website and verifiable through our forthcoming verification system.
I. Core Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members
ACDM Editorial Board Members' responsibilities are grounded in genuine academic collaboration, with all terms predicated on actual participation. We explicitly oppose honorary or nominal appointments and have established mechanisms to ensure each board member's contributions are traceable and verifiable.
1. Manuscript Handling and Peer Review
- · After the editorial office completes initial screening, plagiarism checks (similarity ≤ 15%), and formatting review, manuscripts are assigned to your research area.
- · Your dedicated assistant will help invite 3-4 reviewers. If no suitable reviewers are found within one week, you will serve as the reviewer.
- · You will synthesize reviewer comments (review period 2 weeks) and formulate clear accept/revise/reject recommendations for the multi-level decision process.
- · AI-Assisted Review: The system provides preliminary quality assessments, reviewer recommendations, and structural consistency checks, but all final decisions are made independently by board members and the Editor-in-Chief.
2. Academic Solicitation and Special Issues
Assist in planning special issues or sections around your research expertise, and recommend or invite high-quality manuscripts.
3. Academic Ethics Oversight
Remain vigilant against potential academic misconduct during peer review, collaborate with the editorial office using iThenticate and other tools, and handle cases in accordance with COPE guidelines.
4. Journal Promotion, Outreach, and Solicitation
Promote the journal through your academic network and recommend potential authors or reviewers. If you recommend a manuscript, please ask the author to include "*Editorial Board Member Recommendation" in the cover letter.
II. Term and Withdrawal Mechanism
Term: 3 years, renewable upon mutual agreement. Annual performance reviews are conducted to ensure the vitality of the editorial board.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw at any time for any reason. We will respect your decision, update the website list promptly, and express our gratitude for your contributions.
III. Workload Expectations
Estimated Annual Total: 8-12 hours
VI. Editorial Support
From the moment you join the Editorial Board, we will assign 1-2 dedicated in-house editors to serve as your direct contacts, assisting you with reviewer matching, progress tracking, special issue support, and day-to-day coordination.
✔ Dedicated Assistant ✔ Reviewer Database ✔ AI-Powered Tools
IV. Editorial Board Member Benefits
| Benefit Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Article | 40% APC discount during your term as corresponding/first author (60% for Associate Editors). |
| Editorial Column | Invited non-research articles (Editorial/Perspective/Commentary) are published free of charge during your term. |
| Reviewer Incentives | Receive Reviewer Certificates and points (redeemable for APC discounts or journal merchandise). |
| Outstanding Paper Award | Top 40% of accepted articles per issue receive full APC waivers and Outstanding Paper Certificates. |
| Complimentary Print Copies | 3 hardbound issues per article published during your term:
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| Digital Editions | Lifetime access — every issue is automatically added to your dashboard. |
| Academic Collaboration | Internal communication tools enable free interaction with all board members and the editorial office. |
| Official Recognition | Receive an electronic certificate (downloadable from your dashboard); your name is permanently listed on the journal website. |
Ensuring Authenticity and Transparency for Board Members
Every board member receives a verifiable official electronic certificate, establishing a complete trust system.
Verification Process: Board members log in to their dashboard → Download the electronic certificate (with a unique verification code) → Authenticate via backend or public verification page. This facilitates use in promotion reviews and academic portfolio presentation.
VII. Our Commitment
We recognize the limitations of ACDM as a new journal and are therefore deeply grateful to every board member who joins us. However, we will never pressure any scholar to stay. Whether you choose to remain or to leave, we fully respect your decision and believe that cooperation built on respect and mutual understanding is the most enduring.
VIII. Contact Us
If you have any questions about board responsibilities, or wish to join or resign from the Editorial Board, please contact us at any time.
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ISSN 3135-8381 (Print) | ISSN 3135-839X (Online)
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