Join the Editorial Board

The Journal of South Asian Issues (JSAI) welcomes expressions of interest from established scholars whose expertise aligns with the journal's interdisciplinary focus on South Asia and its wider regional and global contexts.

Who We Are Looking For

Prospective Editorial Board members should normally:

  • hold a PhD or an equivalent advanced academic or professional qualification;
  • have an active and sustained record of research and publication in peer-reviewed scholarly outlets;
  • have demonstrable expertise in one or more areas within the scope of JSAI;
  • be affiliated with a recognised university, research institute, or comparable professional organisation;
  • have experience in peer review, editorial work, or scholarly publishing;
  • be able to contribute objectively, responsibly, and in accordance with recognised publication-ethics standards.

Role and Responsibilities

Editorial Board members may be invited to:

  • advise the journal on subject coverage, scholarly priorities, and editorial development;
  • support the identification of suitable reviewers and specialist expertise;
  • review manuscripts or assist with editorial assessment where appropriate;
  • promote rigorous, fair, inclusive, and ethical scholarly publishing;
  • support the visibility and academic development of the journal within relevant scholarly communities;
  • contribute to occasional discussions concerning the journal's strategy, scope, or editorial policies.

Appointment to the Editorial Board is based on academic fit, expertise, publication record, editorial needs, and the journal's aim to maintain a diverse and internationally engaged board. Submission of an expression of interest does not guarantee appointment.

How to Apply

Please email editor@jsai.uk with the subject line Editorial Board Application - JSAI and include:

  • full name, academic title, and current affiliation;
  • institutional email address;
  • a short academic CV;
  • ORCID, institutional profile, Google Scholar, Scopus, or another relevant scholarly profile;
  • main areas of expertise;
  • a short statement explaining your interest in joining the Editorial Board and how your expertise could contribute to JSAI;
  • details of previous editorial or peer-review experience, where applicable.

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