Join the JOD Editorial Community
Editors help guide the quality and direction of scholarship in death studies. If you have been invited to serve as an editor, please use the registration link provided in your invitation. If you have not received an invitation but are interested, you may register your interest below. Global participation is welcome.
Editorial Leadership
Ethics Oversight
Peer Review Expertise
Global Network
Scholarly Impact
Service to Field
How to Register
Invited Editors
If you received an invitation, use the registration link in that email. This ensures your profile is connected to the correct editorial role and journal assignment.
Interested Candidates
If you have not been invited, you may still register and express interest in serving. Your profile will be reviewed by the editorial office based on expertise, publication record, and fit with JOD priorities.
Verification Process
After registration, the editorial office verifies credentials and will contact you if a suitable editorial role becomes available. We aim to respond promptly and transparently.
Profile Essentials
Complete profiles help the editorial office evaluate your expertise and match you to appropriate manuscripts.
Ethics and Confidentiality
Editors are expected to maintain confidentiality, declare conflicts of interest, and treat all manuscripts with respect. These standards protect authors and ensure trust in the peer review process.
Support and Onboarding
The editorial office provides guidance on workflow, reviewer selection, and policy questions. We aim to keep editorial workloads manageable and communication clear.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic expertise, publication record, and alignment with JOD scope. We also consider availability, responsiveness, and commitment to ethical review. Not all applicants will be appointed immediately.
What Happens Next
After your profile is reviewed, you may be contacted for additional information or to confirm interest. If selected, you will receive onboarding instructions and access to the editorial workflow system.
Editorial service is a commitment to quality and integrity. JOD values editors who bring expertise and compassion to the review process.
Register Your Interest
Use the registration link below to submit your profile. If you have questions about eligibility, email [email protected]. Typical response time is within 1-2 business days.
