I agree with Dr.Barbara Sawicka.

The editor-in-chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members and managing them. The term is often used at newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and television news programs. The editor-in-chief is commonly the link between the publisher or proprietor and the editorial staff.

The term is also applied to academic journals, where the editor-in-chief gives the ultimate decision whether a submitted manuscript will be published.

This decision is made by the editor-in-chief after seeking input from reviewers selected on a basis of relevant expertise.

Typical responsibilities of editors in chief include:

---Ensuring that content is journalistically objective

---Fact checking, spelling, grammar, writing style, page design and photos

---Rejecting writing that appears to be plagiarized, ghostwritten, published elsewhere, or of little interest to readers

---Evaluating and editing content

---Contributing editorial pieces

---Motivating and developing editorial staff

---Ensuring the final draft is complete

---Handling reader complaints and taking responsibility for issues after publication

---For books and journals, cross-checking citations and examining references

---Working to advance the commercial success of the publication

---Position may involve recruiting, hiring and firing staff.

https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/resource-library/editorial-policies/white-paper-on-publication-ethics/2-1-editor-roles-and-responsibilities/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editor-in-chief

https://study.com/articles/Production_Editor_Job_Description_Duties_and_Requirements.html

No time to write much.I agree with the first comment.Thanks

The editor of scientific journals is the cornerstone in the preparation and organization of scientific materials, and the standards that must be adhered to in order to achieve success are: high and professional sense, and the ability to express clearly and accurately, objectivity and processing information and knowledge rules and laws of publication and willingness to deal with changes and developments.

The editor must continuously develop himself and expand his knowledge about everything around him and keep abreast of modern communications technology,

The editor should choose the specialty that matches his wishes and know all the details related to his specialty. The editor must enjoy the safety of the five senses, the editor must be a man of public relations of the first degree, and enhance the confidence of the scientific community in his activity and professional stature.

Dear Prof. Barbara,

Thanks greatly for that insightful comments on how to be a good editor with its requirements. Its refreshing and valuable. I appreciate your warm and kind support to the discussion. Best regards

Dickson

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Dear dr. Dickson ... Five Must Have Qualities Of An Editor

1-Subject Matter Expertise:

It is an editor’s responsibility to make sure that the readers get the value for their money and hence it is imperative that he present the written word in a manner that is easily understood by all. Writers being the artists, superfluousness becomes almost second nature. It is then up to the editor to remove the bombastic expressions and make the text a simple read so that the reader does not have to qualify to be an Oxford graduate or be best friends with the dictionary! Moreover, to be able to convey the right meaning only through the written word might not be the easiest task. When speaking, a person has the liberty to use tonality and body language to convey exactly what he wants to. But the same is not true when it comes to the writing; while writing a person has to put together what he would otherwise convey through his tonality and body language into his writing and that may not be the easiest task to accomplish. Hence it is then again up to the editor to make sense of what the writer had in mind and convey that to the intended audience. To do that flawlessly an editor would need to have an extensive grasp over the subject matter.

2. Command Over Language:

Writers often have the tendency to use bombastic language in order to attach depth and gravity to their content. This is why a writer is often unsuccessful at establishing a direct connect with the audience. It is the editor’s job to remove all traces of such misdirected eloquence, and present to the readers the text in a manner that can be easily understood. An editor needs to have exceptionally good command over language so that he can not only spot the mistakes but is capable of correcting them too, keeping the essence of the message intact.

An editor is supposed to be the reader’s man and it is his job to know what may appeal to the reader and what may not and accordingly present the text. His job is to make the text lucid for readers to absorb the information and content without having to tax their brains too much.

3. A Keen Eye:

Very importantly, an editor must be able to spot mistakes, be it syntax or punctuation errors without MS Word having to highlight them for him. Usually the human mind works in such a way that if you are reading something that’s written by someone you know and trust there is a blind spot of the human mind that comes into play. In this case you tend to overlook mistakes made by the person unless they are very obvious and jarring. However the same piece of writing being read by someone who doesn’t know the author may end up giving the reader a headache owing to the presence of several mistakes. Since there is hardly any recognition and trust in the latter scenario, the reader is able to pick out mistakes in the text way more easily and effectively. Hence it is extremely important that an editor has a sharp eye that is able to pick out the mistakes even in content that is written by the best in the business. At the same time, though he needs to be a man of reason and not one of the many raging egoists, and should therefore make sure that he does not attempt to make corrections unnecessarily. If he receives a flawless piece of work he should be able to pass it on without urging to make unnecessary changes.

The editor must have the understanding that each author may have his/her own style of writing which may or may not be according to the taste of the editor. He should be capable of being objective in a scenario where the author’s style of writing may not be in tandem with his personal taste and should be able to take a call without letting his personal bias get in the way.

4. Prudence:

A highly sought after quality in an editor that most individuals today lack; no wonder good editors are becoming increasingly difficult to find.  An editor is the guide and the mentor for a lot of new writers and hence should show signs of an organized and balanced mind, with perspective and understanding of what is best for the publication.  He needs to have the ability to maintain his calm as publishing houses mostly work under intense pressure of deadlines. A high on excitement situation should not take a toll on his accuracy, judgement or sanity. It is also the editor’s responsibility to organize content and source ideas for content that will hold the interest of the readers. Hence it is imperative that he be thoughtful and objective and knows how to get the best out of the writers. A raging egoist would do more harm than good to the publishing house.

5. Ability To Deal With Criticism:

An editor’s job is certainly not the best job in the world! Ranging between pressuring to sometimes even thankless, an editor is faced with a lot of criticism. Writers, especially experienced ones are not particularly fond of the editors because it they who mostly take the call on what needs to be written about and can easily veto any writer’s hours of hard work. Good writers usually pour their hearts out while writing and hence are very sensitive to criticism or changes. Since it is the editor’s job to ‘clean’ a particular piece of writing, it is not difficult to assume why they are not frequent contenders of the ‘best boss’ awards! However an editor needs to have the ability to deal with all the criticism that may come his way and still deliver with as much drive and passion as may be necessary. He must have the ability to sort out disagreements with the writers without getting personal and should be capable of dealing with wry looks or even contempt from them without taking it personally.

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Dear Prof. Neeran,

Thank you for the rich and strong five qualities of a good editor you have presented. Its really interesting and valuable. Best regards

Dickson

Thanks mg professor friend from Babylon as well as Prof. Monyer for your views and support to the discussion. Best regards

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Well , much has been told !!!

All I can think of is : qualities - start with being objective and meticulous

Responsibilities : Conflict on interest must be disclosed

Administrative experience, specialized expertise, transparency, flexibility, durability and language and communication skills.

Thanks my dear friends and respected colleagues professors Hassan and Aparna for you valuable comments. Best regards

Dickson

Important Qualities to Have to Become an Editor

by Ian Linton

Editors are responsible for the content of books, magazines, academic papers, and other printed or online publications. Depending on their specific roles, editors require qualities that enable them to attract and work with good writers, manage day-to-day editorial tasks and coordinate the work flow from manuscript to publication.

Editors are responsible for the content of books, magazines, academic papers, and other printed or online publications. Depending on their specific roles, editors require qualities that enable them to attract and work with good writers, manage day-to-day editorial tasks and coordinate the work flow from manuscript to publication.

Qualifications

Educational qualifications are important. Employers typically require a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or mass communication, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Editors working in a specific field, such as science or medicine, may also need educational qualifications in those disciplines. Editors can also gain certification in copy editing or publishing from colleges or training organizations.

Detail

Editors must have an eye for detail to ensure that content is free from errors and complies with the editorial style of a magazine or publishing house. Good language skills are essential to ensure published content has correct grammar and punctuation. Editors must have the writing skills to reorganize a document to achieve clarity and momentum. They also need knowledge of reference sources to check accuracy.

Teamwork

Teamwork is essential in the publishing business. Editors must be able to manage their time so that they can work efficiently. They also coordinate the work of other members of the publishing team so that projects are completed by planned publication dates. In book publishing, for example, editors set schedules for authors to complete manuscripts, copy editors to review manuscripts and deal with queries, designers to prepare artwork, authors and proofreaders to check artwork, and printers to produce the books.

Collaboration

Good editors build a collaborative relationship with writers to help them improve the quality of their work. They make recommendations on structure, length or style to ensure the contribution is suitable for the publication and the readership. They may also suggest changes or request additional details to clarify meaning or add value to the piece. The ability to make an objective assessment of a manuscript is important in that context.

Market Knowledge

Editors responsible for acquisitions require good market knowledge and a network of contacts with authors, writers’ agents and other content producers so that they can find contributors for upcoming projects. That may require knowledge of writers working in fiction or non-fiction, education, business or scientific publishing. To evaluate the publishing potential of a proposal, editors need experience in the market and good commercial judgment and with publishers’ current and planned needs.

Cited from:

http://work.chron.com/important-qualities-become-editor-10414.html

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Dear Prof. Dickson Adom

According to Dunleavy (2003), despite the importance of refereeing systems, changes of editor can have an important influence on how journals develop within their long-run market niches. Academic love speculating about what different editors? priorities are, especially for the bigger omnibus journals. Editing a journal is a thankless task, but one which tends to attract senior academics at a certain stage in their careers. A good editor is someone who is well known in the discipline, intellectually respected but not close-minded, and who can project a strong and distinctive style for her journal. The editors who become best known often have a 'project' for changing their journal's appeal in a particular direction. Good editors are also often interested in new ideas and in bringing on younger people in their discipline via helpful and supportive refereeing.

Dear Prof. Ali,

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I appreciate my colleagues answers.

Thanks so much for your support to the discussion Prof. Raid.

Dear Prof. Dickson Adom,

Thank you. It is so kind of you.

I agree with Dr.Barbara Sawicka

Following this question.

1. Power to read 18 hours/ day.

2. Unlimited patience.

3. Remain a student for whole of the life.

Dear Prof. Shibsbrata,

Your three strong points are indispensably required of anyone who aspires to be a good editor. Thank you greatly for your support to the discussion. Best regards

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Dear friend Prof. Aparna,

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Dickson

Good editors share a lot of the same qualities. They:

1. Understand business etiquette. They call or email about your story pitches or edits in a timely fashion.

2. Are organized. They keep track of multiple writers working on multiple stories for multiple issues without constantly acting like the world’s about to end.

3. Have a solid grasp of their publication. They understand their audience, their approach to the subject or their particular department. As a result, they can explain why a pitch is or isn’t a good fit, and if it’s the latter, make suggestions for changes that would bring it on target.

4. Suggest sources. If they can’t share specific names, they can recommend types of sources to tap. If needed, they make themselves available for brainstorming sessions.

5. Have solid self esteem. They don’t feel the need to put their hands all over your copy if it’s good enough as is.

6. Are prudent copywriters. Whatever work they do to your copy makes it even better.

7. Aren’t raging egotists. They relate to writers as equals, not underlings.

8. Don’t change their minds (without a really good reason). They don’t ask for a different angle for your story after it’s in and done. The only exception would be if circumstances have changed — something’s happened in the news that needs to be included, for example — that warrants a change in direction.

9. Follow through. Whether it’s on promises of quick turnaround edits, contracts delivered when they say they’ll be or that you’ll get paid what and when you’re supposed to.

10. Show appreciation. They say thank you, acknowledge when you’ve done a good job, share their praise in public, and give you assignments.

https://michellerafter.com/2012/07/16/top-10-qualities-of-a-good-editor/

Regards!

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Dickson

Dear Dr. Luca,

What a beautiful and valuable comment on the required traits of a good editor! Thank you greatly. Best regards

Dickson

I agree with Prof Adriana