Journal Editors | IGI Global

Hybrid Open Access Article Processing Charge (APC)

Reviews & Testimonials

Publishing with IGI Global has been very productive for me. Over the years, I have seen how IGI Global’s technological capabilities have come to the fore with their book publishing system, which vastly simplifies the process, particularly the uploading of manuscript contents, the double-blind peer review process, and the book proofing. IGI Global has given me a way to speak to the larger world about important research and work.

- Dr. Shalin Hai-Jew (Kansas State University, USA)

Publishing with IGI Global has been a very positive experience. We have been guided through the very complicated process swiftly and securely by simply following their concise instructions. The response to the first edition was much greater than expected, I think due to the excellent marketing system of IGI Global. The ability to get the book delivered to the world is not less important than the writing of it. As authors, we are very grateful to IGI Global for all of their efforts on our behalf.

- John Radke, BM, MBA

It was quite a delight to be published with IGI Global. The process itself was simple and supportive. I know they have a huge readership across the world. I am happy that my works are part of this research family.

- Mr. Dhaval Joshi (Senior Product Manager at Tencent in Shenzhen, China)

Publishing with IGI Global has allowed me to contribute new work across my diverse research interests…I appreciate the IGI Global mission to disrupt the scholarly publishing community with its systematic process for expert peer review and inter/transdisciplinary subject areas.

- Dr. Robin Throne (Northcentral University, USA)

Having released several books and a number of other research publications with IGI Global, I am more than happy to continue this collaboration in a friendly environment created by IGI Global staff. I definitely look forward to collaborating with IGI Global in the future heartily and endorse this outstanding publisher to all my colleagues.

- Dr. Vasilii Erokhin (Harbin Engineering University, China)

The experience with IGI Global has been positive because they are open to new ideas and offer a variety of opportunities for scientists to inform the society about current research, start discussions on emerging research trends, and provide a platform for the development of new knowledge.

- Dr. Linda Daniela (University of Latvia, Latvia)

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Journal Catalog 2021/2022

Editor Responsibilities

Editor(s)-in-Chief are responsible for the recruitment of and efficient movement of manuscript submissions within the eEditorial Discovery® online submission system, including the assignment of 2-3 reviewers to the manuscript to ensure that each journal article manuscript undergoes the double-blind peer review process. The IGI Global Editor’s Guide provides clear direction that supports with the easy and efficient development process of the journal. Learn More

Peer Review

The peer review process is the driving force behind all IGI Global books and journals. All IGI Global reviewers maintain the highest ethical standards and each manuscript undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process, which is backed by our full membership to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The full publishing process and peer review are conducted within the IGI Global eEditorial Discovery® online submission system and on average takes
30 days. Learn More

Editorial Policy

IGI Global holds its journals to the highest ethical practices. View Full Editorial Policy

Ethics and Malpractice

IGI Global book and journal editors and authors are provided written guidelines and checklists that must be followed to maintain the high value that IGI Global places on the work it publishes. IGI Global reviewers are an important component of the scholarly process and therefore are instructed to provide comprehensive, detailed appraisals of work that they are reviewing to assist the author in improving the quality and usability of the presented research. It is the policy of IGI Global to maintain high ethical standards in all publications. These standards pertain to all books, journals, chapters, and articles accepted for publication. View Full Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Increasing Submissions and Discoverability

Editor(s)-in-Chief are responsible for the continuous recruitment of submissions for their journal, as well as assisting with its discoverability. By disseminating information about the journal and posting information related to the journal, Editor(s)-in-Chief can increase the discoverability of their journal, which in turn will lead to more manuscript submissions.
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Become an Editor

IGI Global’s expansive collection of scholarly OA journals would not be possible without the expertise and management from our expert Editor(s)-in-Chief. Editor(s)-in-Chief oversee and ensure that there is a continual flow of quality manuscript submissions, assisting IGI Global in raising the visibility of their journal, and more. If you are interested in becoming an IGI Global Journal Editor or have a new proposal for a journal, contact IGI Global’s Acquisitions Team at acquisition@igi-global.com. Learn More

Become A Special Issue Editor

Special Issues are a great way for individuals to take over the editorship duties of a journal for a single themed issue. If you are interested in leading a Special Issue for this journal, we encourage you to submit a proposal to be assessed by the Editor(s)-in-Chief. Learn More

Funding for Open Access Publishing

Editor(s)-in-Chief of hybrid OA are encouraged to secure funding for the journal from a funding body that can assist with offsetting the Article Processing Charge (APC) that contributing authors are required to pay if they choose to publish their work as Open Access.

In the event no such funding is secured, Editor(s)-in-Chief may share funding resources with authors that can assist in covering the costs of the APC. Unlike many other publishers, IGI Global offers flexible subsidies, 100% Open Access APC waivers, discounts, and more.

IGI Global Resources for OA Funding:

IGI Global’s OA Fee Waiver Initiative: For any library that invests in IGI Global's InfoSci®-Databases, IGI Global will match the library's investment with a fund of equal value to go toward subsidizing the Open Access APCs for their patrons. This provides authors with 100% OA subsidies to be utilized towards any IGI Global journal. Learn More
Discounted Open Access APCs for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: For authors from low- and middle-income countries, IGI Global automatically waives 100% or 50% of journal APCs depending on the author's affiliated country. View Eligible Countries and Learn More

Additionally, find below common OA funding resources that provide additional information on country funding, OA standards, and more.

Sherpa Juliet is a searchable database of research funders' OA policies.
The Open Access Directory maintains a list of institutional funds for OA publishing.
SPARC maintains a list of North American universities and university libraries with OA funds.

Contact

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Hershey, PA 17033, USA
717-533-8845 x100