One of the most suggested ways for a researcher to broaden their horizons is reading scientific articles.... what I am curious about, is how does one become a reviewer/editor in (non-predatory) scientific journals?
As someone who has just commenced their journey in the world of research, it would be great if you all could share your experiences about how you went to become part of the editorial board and/ editor-in-chief in various scientific journals. Does one need a background in science journalism for the same?
First you need to be visible as a researcher. I see on your profile that you already have some publications out.
Chances are that journals will contact you and invite you as a peer reviewer.
If you have done a lot of good work as both an author and a reviewer for a particular journal they might consider you as member of the editorial board.
You could check out the Publons.com platform that fosters reviewer recognition.
Some journals allow for self-nominations such as BMC journals from Springer. https://www.biomedcentral.com/p/the-bmc-series-journals
But then again, you need to be a recognized researcher and reviewer first before you can be and should be an editor. Good luck!
Yes, I fully agree with Nicola Döring , you first need to publish, develop expertise and gradually become a recognized expert in a particular discipline or field.
Then, as you publish in specific journals, some of these will periodically request you to perform reviews, and over time they might ask you to become a member of their editorial review board.
You can also apply to become a reviewer at some publication groups, e.g. MDPI journals.
Sage Open journals actually sent an invitation today for Section Editor applications. Refer to the applicable website links:
https://journals.sagepub.com/page/sgo/help/sage-open-section-editors?utm_medium=email&utm_content=1A01239&utm_campaign=not+tracked&utm_term=&em=c2b934510a6762fd7c422bf62f2a049577079840a647cefe6ebf3935c836256e&utm_source=adestra
https://sagepub.checkboxonline.com/sage-open-section-editor-survey?utm_medium=email&utm_content=1A01239&utm_campaign=not%20tracked&utm_term=&em=c2b934510a6762fd7c422bf62f2a049577079840a647cefe6ebf3935c836256e&utm_source=adestra
Do not be in hurry to see name in editorial Board or as reviewer. Reviews are offered to people with known expertise in specific area, or empaneled reviewers.
I consider getting call for review as a recognition, though I have rejected few ( as articles were not in my area of expertise).
Rodney Duffett - Thank you for your response....and the links :-)
Biplab Lohachoudhury - Thank you for your sage advise, Sir. And I agree getting called to review is truly an honour.
I am not in a hurry, just unaware if these are things that need active pursuance to attain or come with experience; so thought it would be good to get the opinions of those who know more about such matters (such as those of yourself).
Working as a reviewer for scientific journals is more a burden than a honor, but this work has to done. Very often the journal editors invite colleagues personally known to them as experts.