Expressions of Interest Editor in Chief - Vascular Access

Expressions of Interest

Editor in Chief Vascular Access

Commencing May 2019

Key Objectives:

• Guide the overall strategic direction of Vascular Access, in consultation with the AVAS board and the publisher
   
• Maintain a high level of quality in the manuscript review and journal editing process
   
• Provide appropriate and timely communication to authors.
   
• Screen all manuscripts submitted for publication to ensure they meet the aims and scope of Vascular Access and are appropriate for proceeding to peer review
   
• Make sure all papers are reviewed by two independent reviewers
   
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the author's work during the peer review process
   
• Take appropriate action should a manuscript be found to be plagiarized
   
• Contribute to any amendments or additions to the Author Guidelines to reflect developments in requirements from authors
   
• Engage members of the Editorial Board to acquire suitable contributions for the journal and undertake the timely review of manuscripts
   
• Represent and actively promote Vascular Access amongst colleagues and at conferences in order to generate submissions to the journal
   
• Make a final decision on acceptability of manuscripts for publication
   
• Mentor new members of the editorial team
   
• Manage ongoing performance of the editorial team

For further information or to submit an expression of interest, 

email g.ray-barruel@griffith.edu.au