Call for Editorial Board Members

To further enhance the quality of Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (JASS) (ISSN 3105-899X [Print], 3105-9007 [Online]), accelerate the review process, improve peer-review standards, expand the sources of submissions, and attract more high-quality academic contributions, the Editorial Office has decided to recruit a number of Early-Career Editorial Board Members and Editorial Board Members from scholars worldwide. The eligibility criteria, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and management procedures are outlined below. Qualified scholars are warmly invited to apply.

• Applicants should align with the journal’s scope and have notable academic achievements; in principle, applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree or be current Ph.D. candidates.
• Applicants with a Master’s degree but significant academic achievements in the past three years (lecturers or assistant researchers) may be exceptionally considered.
• Applicants should maintain rigorous academic integrity, have academic influence, demonstrate organizational and communication skills, and be committed to the journal.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong academic writing in English and Chinese, and be able to author or recommend high-quality manuscripts.
• Ph.D. candidates may apply only for Early-Career membership; after graduation, they may apply for full membership. Outstanding candidates may be considered for Associate Editor or Editor-in-Chief positions.

(Members must complete at least one of the following)

1. Submit at least two review articles, monographs, or research papers as first/corresponding author.
2. Recommend and organize at least two manuscripts in the capacity of Editorial Board Member / Early-Career Member.
3. Submit one paper as first/corresponding author and recommend at least one additional high-quality manuscript.

• Appointed members will receive an official certificate and invitations to editorial board meetings, manuscript selection, peer-review training, and academic exchanges.
• Original and recommended manuscripts by members may enter priority review / fast-track publication.
• Members have the right to organize and recommend manuscripts and may receive recognition or rewards.
• Members’ profiles will be published on the official website, printed issues, and media platforms.
• Members are entitled to academic service support within the Editorial Office’s scope.

The appointment term is two years, under dynamic management. Members passing evaluations may be reappointed; outstanding members may be promoted. Members failing to fulfill responsibilities will be considered withdrawn, and the Editorial Office reserves the right of dismissal.

• Scanned copies of academic degree certificates
• Completed Scholar Information Form (Download here)
• Supporting documents demonstrating academic competence and peer-review ability (e.g., representative publications, projects, review records)

Please send application materials to the Journal Secretariat: sec.jass@apsiri.com

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1. Preliminary review of CVs
2. Expert Committee selection
3. One-on-one communication
4. Final confirmation, appointment certificate, and public announcement