[Journal] Re: Confirming Section Editors

Micha Silver micha at arava.co.il
Thu Nov 13 02:29:45 EST 2008


Hi Tyler:
I'd like to continue with the Case Studies section.

-- 
Micha

Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
> Dear editors..
>
> Since this is our first time going through the Open Journal System to 
> handle the whole next volume, I'm still learning a few things.  But 
> here is what I've done and I need you to confirm your involvement for 
> me before we start talking about publication dates for volume 5.
>
> I created "sections" and assigned editors as follows.
> ** Editorial: Tyler
> ** News: Jason
> ** Events: Jeff
> ** Project Spotlight: Martin
> ** Case Studies: Micha
> ** Integration Studies: Martin
> ** Topical Studies: Markus
> ** Developer Announcements: Dimitris
> ** Programming Tutorials: Landon
> ** Sponsor Perspectives: Tyler
> ** Local Community Reports: Mark
>
> As a section editor, you are responsible for considering if the 
> articles are appropriate, assigning some other reviewers to look at 
> them (if requested), then confirm whether to accept the article or 
> not. (see screenshot example)  This may also involve editing the 
> article and preparing it for publication, but more on that later.
>
> Please confirm that you are interested and able to serve in this 
> role.  If you would like to be relieved of the position, let me know, 
> and I will then follow up with the list to find a replacement.  If I 
> don't hear back, then I will have to replace your position with 
> someone else so we can move forward.
>
> I just want to confirm all this before moving forward.  Your next task 
> will be to start reviewing the articles and selecting an Editor 
> Decision, so please do that if you are going to continue to help.  
> Note that not all sections have articles at the moment.  Let me know 
> if you need help logging in.
>
> Thank you very much for being involved!
>
> Tyler
>
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