Editor Benefits
Rewards, recognition, and resources for the editors powering the Journal of Cancer Genetics and Biomarkers (JCGB).
Elevate Cancer Genomics Scholarship—and Your Career
JCGB editors are pivotal in vetting breakthrough research, accelerating biomarker translation, and mentoring the next generation of oncology scholars. The benefits outlined here acknowledge your intellectual investment, provide tangible career support, and deepen your connection to a global community transforming cancer care.
- Financial Appreciation: APC reductions, membership discounts, and editing vouchers.
- Professional Recognition: Certificates, digital badges, and public spotlights.
- Leadership Opportunities: Special issue stewardship, panel moderation, and committee roles.
- Career Development: Analytics dashboards, mentoring programs, and global networking.
APC Waiver
Active editors receive a 50% waiver on the APC for one accepted article per calendar year where they are corresponding or senior authors. Additional manuscripts qualify for a 25% discount.
Membership Discounts
Editors can access JCGB membership plans at a 30% reduced rate, supporting labs or institutions that publish frequently.
Language Editing Voucher
Receive a complimentary voucher (up to 3,000 words) for the JCGB Language Editing Service each year, transferable to mentees.
- Annual Certificates: Editable PDF certificates summarising handled manuscripts, decision timelines, and reviewer feedback ratings.
- Digital Badges: Visual assets for LinkedIn, ORCID, and lab websites recognising JCGB editorial contributions.
- Spotlight Features: Quarterly “Editor Impact” articles highlighting research achievements and community leadership.
- Awards: “Editor of the Quarter” and “Rising Editor” honors announced during editorial summits.
Special Issue Leadership
Editors receive priority review when proposing special issues, with access to marketing support and dedicated production staff.
Advisory Committees
Join committees shaping data policies, AI governance, or diversity initiatives. Committee service is acknowledged in official JCGB communications.
Conference Collaborations
Represent JCGB at oncology conferences, moderate sessions, or co-host workshops with partner organisations.
- Quarterly dashboards detailing downloads, citations, altmetrics, and media mentions for manuscripts you handled.
- Benchmark metrics comparing your editorial performance with journal averages.
- Custom reports for promotion packages, grant renewals, or annual reviews.
- Personalised coaching sessions on editorial leadership, peer review mediation, and conflict resolution.
- Access to reviewer training materials for mentoring early-career researchers.
- Invitations to exclusive webinars featuring thought leaders in precision oncology publishing.
Editorial Summits
Biannual virtual summits to discuss strategy, policy updates, and share success stories.
Slack Community
Real-time collaboration channel for editors to exchange reviewer recommendations, discuss challenging cases, and coordinate special issues.
Inter-Journal Partnerships
Opportunity to collaborate with editors across the Open Access Pub network on cross-disciplinary initiatives.
Dr. Priya Natarajan, Section Editor
“JCGB’s analytics reports and editorial summits provided the evidence I needed for promotion to department chair. The community feels like an international think tank.”
Prof. David Ruiz, Guest Editor
“Leading a special issue on liquid biopsy was seamless thanks to JCGB’s marketing team. The spotlight boosted our consortium’s visibility and funding prospects.”
Dr. Elena Petrova, Associate Editor
“The 50% APC waiver allowed my lab to publish a follow-up validation study. JCGB’s editing voucher helped trainees polish their first manuscript.”
| Quarter | Recognition Activity | Benefit Delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Editorial summit & impact dashboards | Performance analytics + networking |
| Q2 | Reviewer mentorship cohort launch | Language editing voucher distribution |
| Q3 | Special issue planning workshop | Priority slots for guest editor proposals |
| Q4 | Annual awards ceremony | Certificates, APC waiver confirmations |
- APC Waiver: Notify the editorial office when submitting your editor-led manuscript; waivers are applied automatically upon acceptance.
- Membership Discount: Reference your editor status when requesting a membership proposal.
- Editing Voucher: Email [email protected] with manuscript details; vouchers are issued within 24 hours.
- Recognition Assets: Download certificates and badges from the editor portal or request custom formats.
- Priority assistance for ManuscriptZone issues and reviewer replacements.
- Access to JCGB’s legal and ethics advisors for complex cases.
- Press office coordination for high-impact publications.
- Opportunities to join grant-writing or industry partnership task forces.
Editor Champions are selected annually based on leadership, mentoring, and innovation. Benefits include:
- Invitation to guest-edit a high-visibility thematic issue with full marketing support.
- Complimentary registration to a major oncology conference where JCGB is exhibiting.
- Feature interview on JCGB’s website and newsletter.
- Priority consideration for editorial board expansion roles.
- Associate Editors: Demonstrate consistent turnaround times, thoughtful decision-making, and reviewer mentorship.
- Section Editors: Lead strategic initiatives, contribute policy proposals, and manage special collections.
- Senior Editors: Oversee cross-cutting themes, chair committees, and advise on journal metrics.
- Monthly virtual coffee hours to discuss emerging trends in precision oncology.
- Joint meetings with industry partners evaluating biomarker pipelines (with disclosures and editorial independence maintained).
- Opportunities to co-author editorials, commentaries, or consensus statements.
- Mentoring from senior editors during the first year.
- Access to writing coaches for crafting decision letters.
- Scholarships for professional development courses (scientific communication, leadership).
- Editors help shape JCGB’s outreach to patient advocacy groups, policymakers, and global health organisations.
- Contribute to JCGB’s blog or podcast series to translate research into practice.
- Nominate outstanding reviewers, authors, and community partners for recognition.
- Review the expectations outlined in the editorial policies.
- Submit your CV, publication list, and editorial experience via the Editor Register page.
- Attend an onboarding session covering workflows, ethics, and community engagement.
- Shadow a senior editor for your first two manuscripts to ensure a smooth transition.
| Month | Activity | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| January | New year strategy call with editors | Shape JCGB’s thematic priorities |
| March | Reviewer mentorship launch | Early-career recognition opportunities |
| June | Mid-year analytics briefing | Adjust workflows based on data |
| September | Special issue planning workshop | Secure guest editor slots |
| December | Editor celebration & awards | Certificates, APC waivers, public spotlight |
- ManuscriptZone Dashboards: Monitor manuscript queues, reviewer availability, and decision status.
- Impact Portal: Visualise article reach, media mentions, and citation trajectories.
- Slack/Teams Channels: Immediate communication with editorial staff and fellow editors.
- Resource Library: Templates for decision letters, reviewer invitations, and conflict resolution emails.
JCGB editors often serve as ambassadors within their organisations. We collaborate to:
- Deliver seminars on publishing best practices for faculty and trainees.
- Provide customised reports for institutional research showcases or accreditation.
- Coordinate student internship opportunities within the JCGB editorial office.
Editor Register
Update your expertise areas, availability, and conflict-of-interest declarations.
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Your leadership accelerates the translation of genomics into lifesaving care—JCGB is committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Feedback from editors directly informs future benefits—recent additions such as analytics dashboards and conference sponsorships originated from community requests.
Last updated: September 2025. JCGB reserves the right to update benefits to reflect community needs and resource availability.
