Editorial Board Composition and Governance Policy
Journal of Sales Science & Strategy (JSSS)
Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST)
JSSS positions itself as "a global sales management journal that connects theory and practice."
Editorial board members are not merely manuscript reviewers but serve as:
Knowledge Stewards
Safeguard the quality of scholarly output
Academic Leaders
Lead global academic networks
Collaboration Catalysts
Bridge industry and academia
1 Academic Requirements
- Holders of a Ph.D. or DBA in a relevant field, with at least two publications in SSCI/SCOPUS/KCI-listed journals within the past five years.
- Researchers with experience in sales, sales management, industrial marketing, customer experience, sales education, or sales analytics (AI · Data Sales Tech, etc.).
2 Professional / Applied Expertise
- Professionals with at least 10 years of leadership and field experience in global sales organizations, B2B companies, consulting firms, or educational institutions.
- Practical-track editors must provide evidence of academic collaboration (industry–academia papers, conference presentations, etc.) or concurrent research/teaching activities.
3 Ethics and Scholarly Reputation
- No history of research ethics violations (plagiarism, data fabrication, improper authorship, etc.) in accordance with COPE standards.
- Must be able to make independent judgments and remain free from publishing, sponsorship, or financial conflicts of interest.
- May serve on the boards of other journals or academic societies, but must give priority to JSSS-related duties.
4 International Diversity
- At least 40% of the editorial board must consist of members affiliated with institutions outside Korea.
- Diversity in continent representation (Asia · Europe · Americas), and balanced representation of industry, public sector, and academia must be considered.
Organizational Structure and Role Differentiation
| Position | Recommended Number | Primary Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Editor-in-Chief | 1~2 | Establish journal vision & strategy, approve policies, final publication decisions, oversee ethics & quality |
| Associate Editors | 5~10 | Manage manuscripts by domain, select reviewers, evaluate review outcomes, coordinate Special Issues |
| Editorial Board Members | 30–50 | Conduct manuscript reviews, recommend submissions, propose Special Issues, uphold review quality |
| Advisory Board | 5–10 | Advise on global collaboration, academic direction, industry networks, and funding |
Nomination
- Candidates may be recommended by current board members, academic societies, or the Publication Committee.
- Research achievements, academic credibility, and alignment with JSSS's thematic scope are reviewed.
Verification Process
- Candidates must submit a CV, publication list, and a Conflict of Interest declaration.
- The Editor-in-Chief conducts the first review, followed by final approval from the Publication Committee.
Appointment and Term
- Standard term is two years, renewable at least once subject to performance (maximum six years).
- In the case of resignation or dismissal, successors complete the remaining term.
Evaluation and Renewal
An annual "Editorial Board Activity Report" is issued. Renewal decisions are based on:
- At least 70% review participation
- Attendance at meetings
- Manuscript recommendations
- Compliance with ethics
- Contribution to journal development
Regular Meetings
Discuss policies, quality, statistics, and review process improvements.
Emergency Meetings
Subcommittees
Reviewer pool management & review quality assessment
Investigate ethical issues, apply COPE flowcharts
Evaluate policies related to data/AI-driven research
Decision-Making Rules
Simple majority
Two-thirds approval of attending members
All decisions documented and archived for at least five years
JSSS's Editorial Board is not merely an administrative review body but a leadership entity responsible for the journal's academic direction, quality assurance, and global standing.
Editor-in-Chief
- Establishes and approves journal vision, strategy, and editorial policies.
- Holds final authority over publication decisions.
- Nominates Associate Editors and board members; chairs editorial meetings.
- Initiates investigations and makes final decisions regarding ethical issues.
- Leads global indexing efforts (Scopus, WOS, COPE).
Estimated workload: 100–120 hours/year
Strategy & quality: 40% | External collaboration: 30% | Review: 20% | Admin: 10%
Associate Editors
- Oversee designated domains (AI Sales Tech, Industrial Marketing, Leadership, B2B Relations, etc.).
- Assign reviewers upon manuscript submission, collect and evaluate review results.
- Conduct quality assessment (QA) and recommend improvements.
- Lead Special Issues or thematic collections.
Estimated workload: 60–80 hours/year
Editorial Board Members
- Review 2–4 manuscripts per year (3–4 hours per manuscript).
- Recommend submissions from early-career researchers and industry professionals.
- Promote JSSS and recruit submissions at seminars and conferences.
- Advise on ethics, data policy, and indexing initiatives.
Estimated workload: ~40 hours/year
Advisory Board
- Provide counsel on long-term strategy, global collaboration, and industry–academic linkage.
- No formal reviewing obligation, but contribute to international visibility through networks.
Estimated workload: 20–30 hours/year
JSSS operates as a non-profit academic journal; recognition focuses on professional honor and scholarly contribution, supported by practical incentives.
Non-Monetary Rewards
- Official Appointment Certificate (Korean & English)
- Annual Recognition: "Active Editorial Board" published
- Outstanding Editor Award
- Publication Benefits: APC fully waived
- Research Promotion Support: Joint interviews & press releases
Monetary/Operational Support
- Conference Travel Support: Partial reimbursement
- Tools & Resources: Plagiarism checkers, manuscript systems, AI editing tools
- Annual Editorial Workshop: Free participation
Evaluation & Renewal Incentives
Annual performance is assessed through quantitative and qualitative indicators:
- Review participation ≥ 70%
- Average review time ≤ 21 days
- Review quality score ≥ 4/5
- Attendance ≥ 80%
- New author recruitment / Special Issue proposals
High-performing editors receive automatic renewal and priority consideration for Associate Editor roles.
Editors must immediately report any conflict of interest regarding submitted manuscripts.
Examples of Conflicts:
- Co-authored publications
- Same institutional affiliation
- Financial or advisory relationships
Important:
JSSS requires all editors to submit an Annual Ethics Declaration. Concealment of conflicts results in immediate suspension or dismissal.
JSSS operates its editorial and ethical management based on COPE's Core Practices.
- Approximately 20% of the board is refreshed annually to ensure generational continuity.
- Early-career scholars (postdocs, early-stage researchers) may serve as Associate Editorial Trainees, becoming full board members after one year.
- When the Editor-in-Chief is replaced, an Associate Editor serves a six-month transitional role until formally approved by the Publication Committee.
JSSS's Editorial Board follows five guiding principles:
Academic Independence
Editorial decisions remain free from administrative intervention
Transparency
All processes are documented and publicly available
International Collaboration
Editors promote JSSS's global partnerships
Integrity
Uphold ethical research and fair evaluation
Sustainability
Ensure continuity through knowledge transfer and diversity
JSSS's Editorial Board integrates scholarly expertise, ethical responsibility, and practical insight to lead the global scholarly ecosystem in sales management.
All members contribute with a shared mission as "Guardians of Knowledge Quality and Partners in Global Sales Leadership."