For Editors
Welcome to the Auctores – For Editors section. We have compiled essential resources to support you in the important responsibilities you carry out for your journal. These guidelines are designed to assist you at every stage of your editorial role—from evaluating new submissions and selecting qualified peer reviewers to enhancing the global visibility and impact of your journal.
Manuscript Handling Resources
Below you will find key information to help you assess newly submitted manuscripts, identify appropriate reviewers, and make informed editorial decisions.
Please explore the following resources:
Welcome Pack – A comprehensive guide for new editors
Assessing New Manuscripts – Key points to consider when evaluating a fresh submission
Finding Peer Reviewers – Guidance on identifying suitable experts and locating potential reviewers
Making Editorial Decisions – How to interpret reviewer comments and combine them with your own assessment
Editorial Policies – Auctores’ editorial standards, ethical guidelines, and best practices
Systems and Tools – An overview of the editorial management system and reviewer identification tools used by Auctores
Journal Development
Below is a collection of resources to help you strengthen your journal’s reputation, expand visibility, and support long-term growth at an international level.
Please click on the links below for more information:
Encouraging Submissions – Strategies to attract high-quality manuscripts
Commissioning Content – Guidance on inviting articles to enhance readership and impact
Promoting Your Journal – Marketing approaches to increase journal reach and visibility
Article Promotion – Tips to highlight published work and maximize its visibility
Developing the Editorial Board – Best practices for building and maintaining an active, diverse, and effective Editorial Board
Promoting Research Through Blogs – Suggestions for sharing important findings and developments through blog posts
Assessing a new manuscript
Finding peer reviewers
Making an editorial decision
Editorial policies
Systems and tools
Encouraging submissions
Commissioning
Promoting your journal
Article promotion
Developing the Editorial Board
Promoting research through blogs
Assessing a new manuscript
Assessing a New Manuscript
When handling a newly submitted manuscript for Auctores, please review the following key points to ensure a proper and efficient editorial assessment.
1. Do you have any competing interests?
If you have a competing interest related to the manuscript or any of its authors, please inform the Auctores Editorial Office immediately. The manuscript will be reassigned to avoid any conflict.
Guidance on identifying competing interests can be found in Auctores’ Editorial Policies.
2. Is the manuscript suitable to proceed to peer review?
If the submission does not meet the minimum standards for review, you may reject it with clear comments explaining your concerns.
If the manuscript is promising but requires modifications before review, you may request a pre-review revision from the authors.
3. Is the submission within the journal’s scope?
You can verify the full aims and scope of the journal on its About page.
If the manuscript is scientifically sound but outside the scope of your journal, it may be redirected to a more suitable Auctores journal. You may also recommend a transfer to an appropriate title within the Auctores portfolio.
4. Does the manuscript meet the journal’s interest criteria?
Each Auctores journal has its own criteria regarding novelty, impact, and significance.
Some journals focus on studies with broad relevance, while others prioritize methodological rigor over perceived impact. Ensure the submission aligns with the journal’s expectations.
5. Is the article type appropriate?
Review the list of accepted article types in the journal’s Submission Guidelines.
If a manuscript does not fit an existing category but is still potentially suitable, please contact the Editorial Office for guidance before proceeding.
6. Does the manuscript follow Auctores’ editorial policies?
All submissions must comply with Auctores’ editorial and ethical standards. Before sending a manuscript for peer review, consider the following:
Are there any ethical concerns?
Does the manuscript include proper consent for patient-related data, if applicable?
Does it meet data-sharing and reporting requirements?
For clinical trials, is a valid Trial Registration Number provided?
Are there any signs of plagiarism, duplication, or inappropriate reuse of content?
For detailed policies and ethical guidelines, please refer to the Auctores Editorial Policies section.
7. Does the English language quality impact your assessment?
If the manuscript’s language is not clear enough to evaluate the scientific content, you may request the authors to revise the English as a pre-review language improvement.
More information can be found in the Making a Decision guidance page.
Finding peer reviewers
Finding Peer Reviewers
At Auctores, every manuscript—including commissioned content—is evaluated based on feedback from at least two independent expert reviewers. Reviewers are selected for their subject expertise, methodological knowledge, and ability to provide objective, constructive, and unbiased assessments.
Multi-disciplinary manuscripts or those requiring specialized analyses (e.g., statistical review) may require additional reviewers.
Reviewer Selection Criteria
A suitable reviewer for Auctores journals should:
Be actively engaged in the relevant field or methodology, demonstrated by a consistent publication record.
Preferably have 10 or more publications in the past decade.
Not be overly senior or overcommitted, as this may impact timely reviews.
Be free of conflicts of interest:
No co-authorship with any manuscript author within the last 5 years.
No recent or current affiliation with an author’s institution.
Not listed among the reviewers excluded by the authors (up to three exclusions allowed).
No strong personal or professional bias toward the topic, unless balanced by other independent reviewers.
Reviewers should also be independent of each other, meaning they should not be affiliated with the same laboratory or institution.
Flexibility in Reviewer Selection
In certain situations, some flexibility is acceptable:
Reviewers with minimal co-publications in large collaborative studies (e.g., multi-center trials).
Junior researchers who are highly relevant to the topic—provided their senior supervisor co-reviews the report.
Cases where strict exclusions would make proper peer review unfeasible.
Finding Potential Reviewers
To broaden the reviewer pool beyond your own network, consider the following methods:
1. Use Auctores Tools and Resources
Explore reviewer suggestions generated by Auctores’ internal systems.
Review recently published articles within the journal for potential reviewer expertise.
2. Use Manuscript References
Authors frequently cite specialists closely aligned with the manuscript’s topic or methods—these are highly relevant reviewer candidates.
3. Identify Experts from Conferences
Invited speakers and presenters at scientific meetings often make strong reviewers.
4. Check Past Declined Invitations
Editorial Manager may include reviewer recommendations from individuals who previously declined invitations.
5. Use Online Databases and Tools
When additional reviewers are needed, online tools can help identify experts precisely matching the manuscript’s scope. These tools also expand your journal’s reach and attract new contributors.
Keyword Search Tools:
PubMed
Google Scholar
PubReMiner
Anne O’Tate
Scopus
Web of Science
Publons
Dimensions
Title and Abstract Search Tools:
Jane (Journal/Author Name Estimator)
Author-Suggested Reviewers
Auctores generally advises caution regarding unsolicited reviewer recommendations from authors.
However, if necessary:
Request institutional email addresses only.
Independently verify the reviewer’s expertise and credentials.
Ensure no competing interests exist.
Always pair at least one independent reviewer not suggested by the authors.
Making an editorial decision
Making an Editorial Decision — Auctores
At Auctores, Editors play a central role in safeguarding the integrity, quality, and transparency of scholarly publishing. Editorial decisions are based on the combined evaluation of expert peer-review reports and the Editor’s own assessment of the manuscript. In most cases, two or more aligned reviewer reports allow for a clear and informed decision.
When Should an Editor Reject a Manuscript?
Whether the rejection occurs before or after peer review, Auctores recommends providing authors with constructive, transparent feedback to help them strengthen their work for future submissions.
A manuscript should be rejected when:
The study lacks scientific soundness that cannot be corrected through revision, or required changes would constitute an entirely new study.
Reviewers request extensive revisions that would require more than three months to complete. In such cases, rejection with the option to resubmit a substantially revised version is appropriate.
Is Another Auctores Journal More Suitable?
If the manuscript is scientifically valid but outside the scope of the assigned journal, or if it does not align with the interest criteria of a selective journal, editors may recommend transfer to another appropriate Auctores journal.
However, Editors always retain the option to reject without transfer.
When Should an Editor Request Revisions?
Request revisions when:
The manuscript shows potential for acceptance after moderate improvements.
Reviewers’ and the Editor’s comments can reasonably be addressed within a standard revision cycle.
If the manuscript requires major restructuring or long-term work, the Editor may reject the current version but invite a new submission after substantial improvement. This avoids keeping files open indefinitely and promotes timely revision.
Handling Reviewer Requests
When communicating with authors, Editors may highlight specific key issues that must be addressed.
Additional experiments may be ideal but not always essential.
Authors may instead acknowledge study limitations rather than conduct new validation or controls.
An article does not need to achieve the “gold standard” if it remains methodologically sound and transparent about limitations.
Who Reviews the Revised Manuscript?
Once authors submit a revised manuscript:
Editors decide whether the revision can be accepted without further review, or
Returned to the original reviewers for targeted re-evaluation.
Where re-review is needed, it is often efficient to ask reviewers to focus on specific concerns rather than re-reviewing the entire manuscript.
How Many Revision Rounds Are Appropriate?
To ensure efficiency and fairness:
A maximum of two rounds of revisions is standard.
A third revision may be allowed only for minor corrections or copy-editing.
If major issues persist after multiple rounds, the manuscript should be rejected with an invitation to resubmit.
If further revisions would not make the manuscript acceptable, reject without offering resubmission.
If the Decision Is Not Straightforward
When reviewers disagree:
Editors should evaluate the expertise and specific concerns of each reviewer.
Often, a clear decision can still be made by combining reviewer insights with the Editor’s own understanding of the field.
If uncertainty remains, Editors may:
Request input from a third independent reviewer, or
Consult another Editor or Editorial Board Member for adjudication.
If the manuscript has already undergone revision, secondary advice should focus only on unresolved points rather than requiring an entirely new review.
Addressing Ethical Concerns
Any ethical concerns—including issues related to:
Patient consent
Ethical approval
Severity of experimental procedures
Plagiarism or duplicate publication
Possible author misconduct
should be promptly reported to the Auctores Editorial Office before making a final decision. Editors should consult Auctores’ editorial policies for guidance.
Addressing Language Concerns
Auctores supports authors whose first language is not English. Manuscripts should not be rejected solely for poor language quality unless:
The writing is so unclear that scientific assessment is impossible, or
Authors fail to improve the language after being asked.
Editors and reviewers are not expected to copy-edit manuscripts. Instead, authors may be advised to:
Improve the language before peer review
Use any reputable English editing service at their own discretion
Refer to Auctores’ author guidance resources
Use of language-editing services is optional and does not guarantee publication.
Editorial policies
Auctores Editorial Policies
Auctores maintains clear and transparent editorial policies to ensure that all published content meets the highest standards of quality, integrity, and ethical practice. Editors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts comply with Auctores policies and uphold the professional values expected within scholarly publishing. Auctores Editors are also guided by internationally recognized best-practice principles, including the COPE Core Practices.
Code of Conduct for Editors
Auctores follows global standards for editorial ethics and integrity. Our guidelines are aligned with the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring that all editorial decisions are fair, transparent, and free from conflicts of interest.
Editors are expected to:
Uphold fairness and impartiality in decision-making
Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process
Ensure ethical handling of manuscripts and research data
Promote integrity in authorship, peer review, and publication practices
Auctores encourages all Editors to familiarize themselves with COPE Core Practices to maintain responsible and ethical editorial conduct.
Where to Get Assistance
Auctores is committed to supporting Editors throughout the editorial and peer-review process. If you encounter a potential research integrity concern, or if you need clarification on any editorial matter, you may contact the Auctores editorial support team for guidance at any time.
For complex ethics-related cases, Auctores may consult internal research integrity advisors to help ensure appropriate resolution.
Additional Editorial Resources
COPE Guidelines
Editors may refer to COPE’s online resources—including flowcharts and case studies—to navigate issues such as suspected misconduct, authorship concerns, or data integrity questions.
Editorial Ethics and Policy Training
Auctores provides guidance materials designed to help Editors understand:
Editorial best practices
Manuscript evaluation and ethical handling
Conflict of interest management
Handling sensitive or field-specific editorial issues
These resources support both new and experienced Editors in performing their editorial responsibilities with confidence.
Similarity Check Tools
Auctores recommends using standard plagiarism-detection tools such as Crossref Similarity Check to ensure originality and detect potential text overlap. Training materials and best-practice guides are available to help Editors interpret similarity reports effectively.
Systems and tools
Systems and Tools
Auctores Manuscript Submission & Management System
Auctores uses a secure, user-friendly online manuscript management system to handle submissions, peer review, editorial workflow, and communication between authors, reviewers, and editors. This system ensures smooth processing of manuscripts and supports Editors in managing their tasks efficiently.
How to Access the Auctores Editorial Portal
You can access your journal’s submission and editorial system through the “Submit Manuscript” button available on the respective journal homepage at Auctores (https://www.auctoresonline.org/).
An Editorial Account is automatically created for each Editor before their first assignment.
If you have misplaced your login credentials, simply visit the journal’s login page and use the “Forgot Username/Password” option.
Your account details will be sent to your registered email automatically.
Auctores support staff are also available to help if you experience login or system-access difficulties.
Auctores Reviewer Finder Tool
To help Editors identify qualified and relevant reviewers, Auctores provides an integrated Reviewer Finder Tool within the editorial system. This tool assists in locating suitable referees by analyzing:
The manuscript’s subject area
Research keywords
Author expertise and publication history
Reviewer availability and past performance
The tool generates a list of potential reviewers along with their profiles and background information, making the reviewer-selection process quicker and more accurate.
This feature is designed to support Editors in strengthening the quality, fairness, and efficiency of the peer-review process.
Encouraging submissions
Encouraging Submissions
Expanding the global visibility and impact of your journal is closely linked to attracting a steady stream of high-quality manuscript submissions. Auctores encourages Editors to adopt both proactive and passive strategies to promote their journals and engage potential authors. In general, personalized and targeted outreach tends to be the most effective.
Advocating for Your Auctores Journal
Auctores provides a number of strong advantages for authors, including open access publishing, rapid editorial processing, transparent peer review options, and global discoverability. When promoting your journal, you may wish to highlight:
The mission, vision, and scope of the journal (available on the journal’s About page)
Unique features of Auctores’ open access model
Recently published, high-impact articles relevant to your community
These talking points can help authors better understand the journal’s strengths and its fit for their work.
Active Solicitation of Manuscripts
Direct engagement with scholars is one of the most effective ways to attract quality submissions. Personalized outreach helps build trust and offers an opportunity to address author questions directly.
Ways to proactively encourage submissions include:
Leveraging your academic networks to invite manuscripts in emerging or trending areas
Approaching conference presenters whose work aligns with your journal
Sending targeted, individualized emails to colleagues or researchers preparing manuscripts
Passive Solicitation of Manuscripts
Raising the journal’s visibility encourages future submissions organically. Passive promotional efforts help potential authors become familiar with your journal and its reputation.
Examples include:
Adding a link to the journal homepage in your email signature
Featuring the journal on your department or laboratory website
Ensuring your institutional library lists Auctores open access journals
Including a slide about your journal in conference presentations
Sharing journal updates or published articles on social media
Encouraging colleagues to register for article alerts on the journal website
Promotional Materials
Auctores encourages Editors to promote their journals at academic meetings, workshops, and conferences. You may request support, including promotional materials or guidance, directly from your Auctores journal contact.
Preprints and Encouraging Early Manuscripts
Preprints are increasingly used to disseminate research before peer review. Popular platforms include bioRxiv, arXiv, and other domain-specific repositories.
Auctores supports the sharing of manuscripts via preprint servers and does not consider preprint posting as duplicate publication.
As an Editor, you may:
Invite authors of promising preprints to submit their work to your journal
Engage with authors whose manuscripts are publicly available online
Encourage future submissions even if the current preprint has already been submitted elsewhere
Authors often appreciate recognition of their work and positive engagement from Editors, even if they cannot submit immediately.
Commissioning
Commissioning Articles for the Journal
Inviting leading researchers and subject experts to contribute articles is an effective way to strengthen your journal’s scholarly presence and demonstrate its commitment to advancing knowledge in specific domains. Within Auctores, commissioning plays an essential role in enhancing the visibility, readership, and overall impact of each journal.
Why Commission?
Commissioning high-quality content offers several strategic advantages:
Enhances credibility: Inviting respected experts to write reviews or commentaries elevates the journal’s reputation and attracts additional high-quality submissions.
Highlights emerging topics: Commissioning articles on current or developing themes signals that the journal is actively engaged with advances in the field.
Encourages targeted submissions: If you aim to expand submissions within a particular specialty, commissioning a focused review signals the journal’s interest and may motivate researchers in that area to submit their work.
Supports new journals: For newly launched Auctores journals, commissioning is essential to ensure a steady flow of strong, relevant content that builds early readership and author engagement.
Generating Ideas
Editors and Editorial Board Members play a central role in identifying valuable topics and potential authors. You are encouraged to:
Recommend subject areas and experts suitable for commissioned reviews or commentaries
Consult regularly with your Editorial Board, especially Editors-in-Chief and Section Editors, to gather new commissioning ideas
Observe emerging themes, debates, or breakthrough findings presented at conferences and invite contributions on these timely topics
Auctores welcomes your commissioning suggestions and values your insight into evolving research directions.
Commissioning an Article
When inviting an author to contribute, please ensure the following information is shared:
Clear guidance on the topic, scope, and expected article format
(You may direct authors to the journal’s Instructions for Authors page.)
An overview of the journal, including its aims, audience, and publishing standards
A defined submission timeline
(A typical recommended deadline is three months.)
Once submitted, all commissioned articles undergo full peer review in accordance with Auctores editorial policies to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity.
For any questions or assistance regarding commissioning, your Auctores journal coordinator will be pleased to support you.
Promoting your journal
Promoting Your Journal
At Auctores, we are committed to helping each journal grow its visibility, attract quality submissions, and strengthen its presence within the global research community. Your assigned Journal Coordinator can guide you through the various promotional initiatives available to support your journal’s development.
How Auctores Supports Journal Promotion
Our marketing initiatives are designed to:
Enhance international recognition and readership
Support editors in advocating for their journal within the academic community
Showcase the journal’s strengths to authors, reviewers, and readers
You can view the advantages of publishing with Auctores on our website.
For additional guidance on championing your journal, we encourage editors to explore our Fundamentals for Editors – On-Demand Webinar Series, including sessions on Championing Your Journal and Attracting High-Quality Submissions.
Marketing Strategy
Auctores is committed to providing editors with a supportive, transparent, and efficient publishing experience. Our journals uphold high standards in review quality, publication speed, and scientific impact.
Many Auctores journals have unique strengths you can highlight when promoting your journal, such as:
A well-defined scope and publishing ethos
A diverse and active Editorial Board with broad international reach
Journal-level performance indicators (where available)
Efficient peer-review workflows
Inclusion in major subject-specific indexing services
Engagement in open peer-review or transparency initiatives
Types of Marketing Activities
Below are key activities you can use—either independently or in collaboration with the Auctores marketing team—to promote your journal effectively.
Partnering with the Auctores Marketing Team
Auctores conducts targeted promotional campaigns across the portfolio, and editors may be invited to contribute to various initiatives, including:
Article mailings: Highlighting notable or topical articles to attract authors working in similar areas
Special-occasion mailings: Used when your journal or a published article receives recognition, an award, or special media attention
Press releases: Available for articles with wide scientific or public interest. (See the Article Promotion section for more details.)
Conferences, Meetings, and Presentations
Auctores participates in major conferences through exhibit booths, distributing promotional materials across relevant disciplines.
Promoting the Journal at Conferences Yourself
Editors can actively promote their journals by:
Displaying journal materials on conference tables or poster boards
Delivering presentations about the journal or open access publishing
Meeting with researchers to discuss the benefits of submitting to the journal
Using customized promotional slides provided by Auctores in conference presentations
Holding Editorial Board meetings during conferences to review progress and strategic goals
Online Promotional Opportunities
A range of digital marketing tools can help broaden the journal’s reach:
Banner Advertisements: Auctores can create promotional banners displayed on our website for targeted subject communities
Email Article Alerts: Readers may subscribe to receive alerts for new articles or search-based notifications—an effective way to encourage submissions from authors familiar with Auctores content
Email Signature Promotion: We recommend periodically updating your email signature to include a direct link or brief message promoting your journal
Article promotion
Article Promotion at Auctores
Purpose of Article Promotion
At Auctores, article promotion is an important part of enhancing the visibility and reach of published research. By highlighting key studies across our journals, we aim to increase exposure among the global scientific community, general public, policymakers, funding bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Promoting articles provides several benefits:
Extends the reach of scientific findings beyond the author’s immediate research area
Improves journal impact and visibility, including alternative metrics
Increases online engagement and traffic to both the published articles and journal websites
Strengthens author visibility, helping researchers build their professional reputation
Enhances author satisfaction, encouraging future submissions
How Auctores Supports Article Promotion
Auctores identifies impactful articles with the potential to reach broader audiences and promotes them through our dedicated communication channels. Our in-house media and communications team evaluates suitable manuscripts and selects the most effective promotional strategy, such as:
Media Outreach
Press releases or targeted communication may be shared with relevant media platforms to maximize international exposure.
Auctores Blog Network
Our blog platform enables authors to present their work in their own voice and connect with a wider research community. Blogs help explain the significance of findings in an accessible and engaging way.
Social Media Promotion
Our social media channels provide a powerful avenue to highlight new publications and engage directly with the global scientific community.
Identifying Articles for Promotion
Editors and reviewers are encouraged to highlight manuscripts that carry strong potential for broader societal or scientific impact. Articles suitable for promotion often display one or more of the following characteristics:
Human interest or public relevance—topics linked to major health concerns or issues affecting society
Uniqueness—first-of-its-kind discoveries, record-breaking findings, or novel insights
Surprising or counterintuitive results that challenge established perspectives
Timeliness—research connected to current global or scientific discussions
Compelling research story—innovative methods or unusual research approaches
Strong visual or multimedia elements
Editors may tag notable manuscripts using the “Editor’s Highlight” option during the peer-review process to alert the Auctores team.
Need Assistance?
For questions or support related to article promotion, editors and authors can contact their assigned Auctores journal coordinator, who will be happy to assist.
Developing the Editorial Board
Developing and Maintaining Editorial Boards at Auctores
A strong, engaged, and diverse Editorial Board is central to the success of every journal published by Auctores. Our Editorial Boards play a vital role in ensuring academic quality, ethical publishing practices, and the continued growth and impact of each journal.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Editorial Board
At Auctores, Editorial Board members contribute to a wide range of journal activities. Their responsibilities may include:
Providing subject-matter expertise to help guide the journal’s scientific direction
Submitting high-quality articles to help strengthen the journal’s content
Acting as peer reviewers or handling editors during the editorial process
Promoting the journal at conferences, workshops, and professional meetings
Offering constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
Recommending authors and topics for invited reviews, special issues, and commentaries
Your assigned Auctores journal representative is always available to support you with board structure, recruitment strategies, and handling related queries.
Recruiting New Editorial Board Members
Editorial Boards must evolve as a journal grows. Regularly reviewing and updating board membership ensures that the journal remains dynamic, well-represented, and equipped with the right expertise. Bringing new members on board can benefit the journal by:
1. Improving Peer Review Efficiency
A larger Editorial Board provides a broader pool of reviewers and handling editors, helping to speed up peer-review timelines.
2. Expanding Journal Visibility
New members help introduce the journal to new regions, disciplines, and professional networks.
3. Increasing Submissions
Editorial Board members often recommend the journal to colleagues, contribute their own manuscripts, or suggest topics for commissioned content.
4. Supporting Scope Expansion
If a journal grows into new thematic areas, additional expertise ensures high-quality handling of submissions in emerging fields.
Identifying Suitable Editorial Board Candidates
When selecting new Board members, Auctores encourages consideration of the following factors:
Ensure adequate representation of all major research subfields
Include Section Editors or Associate Editors to manage manuscript workflows
Seek respected researchers from leading institutions
Maintain diversity in terms of nationality, language, geography, gender, and expertise
Include experts from established and emerging fields
Useful sources for identifying new members include:
Recommendations from current Editorial Board members
Conference speaker lists, poster presenters, or active lab groups
Frequent contributors or reviewers within the journal
Searches on PubMed, Scopus, and similar indexing platforms
Reputable institutes, research societies, and academic directories
When approaching new members, provide clear expectations—for example:
Review one manuscript per month on average
Suggest at least two topics or authors per year for invited content
Your Auctores journal coordinator will support you in defining expectations and may also assist with market analysis to identify institutions, countries, or research areas of interest.
Maintaining an Effective Editorial Board
An Editorial Board is most effective when it is reviewed regularly. Every few years, journals should evaluate member contributions and take steps to:
Reorganize responsibilities, offering more active members leadership roles
Invite less active members to step down, allowing space for new experts
Acknowledge and thank continuing members for their ongoing service
Invite recommendations for new, qualified experts
To maintain engagement and enthusiasm, it is essential to keep Editorial Board members informed. Auctores recommends sharing regular updates on:
Submission and publication statistics
Citation trends or Altmetric highlights
Noteworthy articles or special collections
Journal milestones and achievements
Your journal contact at Auctores will help coordinate these communications and ensure the Board remains aligned with the journal’s mission.
Promoting research through blogs
Promoting Research Through Blogs – Auctores
Why Auctores Encourages Blogging
At Auctores, scientific blogs serve as an important tool for expanding the visibility of published work, strengthening community engagement, and making research accessible to a wider audience. Blogs help communicate key findings, highlight emerging ideas, and open discussions that extend beyond the confines of a specific research discipline.
For authors, blogging offers many benefits:
Extends readership beyond the immediate research field
Enhances visibility of published articles and increases citations and online engagement
Helps build a professional reputation and research impact
Encourages dialogue within the scientific community and with the general public
Supports dissemination of research to policymakers, practitioners, and multidisciplinary audiences
Editorial Board Members and Editors-in-Chief play an essential role in identifying articles that would benefit from additional visibility through a blog post.
Benefits of Scientific Blogging
Blog posts help elevate the reach and impact of the journal by:
Increasing awareness and visibility of the journal and its recent publications
Showcasing the expertise of authors, editors, and reviewers
Providing a platform for discussion and community engagement
Attracting a broad and diverse readership, including non-specialists
Supporting authors in communicating their work more widely
Auctores’ blogging initiatives are designed to strengthen the connection between researchers and readers while promoting high-quality, accessible scientific communication.
What Makes an Article Suitable for a Blog Post?
Editors are encouraged to identify articles that would benefit from additional coverage, either during the final stage of peer review or immediately after acceptance. Blog posts can be written for any article type, including original research, reviews, methodologies, or case studies.
An article is an excellent candidate for a blog when:
The topic is likely to interest readers outside the immediate specialty
The findings offer significant value to the field
The study covers a unique, novel, or unusual topic
The methodology is innovative or particularly engaging
The article includes strong visual elements such as figures or illustrations
The research aligns with major global initiatives (e.g., public health, sustainability, SDGs)
If uncertain, Editors may consult their Auctores journal contact for guidance.
Encouraging Authors to Contribute Blog Posts
Editors are often in the best position to invite authors to write a blog post based on their accepted manuscript. Auctores provides full support for this process, including:
Templates and guidance for invitations
Coordination of author communication
Editorial support during drafting and proofing
Uploading and final publication on the Auctores blog platform
We recommend highlighting potential blog-worthy articles to your journal contact after the first round of revisions. This allows sufficient time for authors to prepare a well-structured post before the article is published. Editorial Manager’s ‘Promotion’ flag may also be used to bring such articles to attention.
Guiding Authors: Writing for a Broad Audience
While blog authors are typically experts in their field, readers may vary widely in their scientific background. Auctores encourages authors to write blog posts that are:
Accessible
Engaging
Clear and free of jargon
To ensure strong storytelling and effective communication, blog authors are encouraged to:
Provide a concise overview of the topic
Avoid technical terminology where possible
Share their personal experience or motivation behind the research
Include links to related studies and external resources
Add figures, diagrams, or visuals that enhance understanding
Training materials and further guidance are available through Auctores for authors seeking support in writing high-quality blog posts.
Impactful Examples of Research Blogging
Well-crafted blog posts can significantly increase the visibility of research articles and drive new readers to the journal. Posts tend to perform particularly well when they:
Address topics of strong public interest (e.g., nutrition, mental health, chronic conditions)
Discuss timely or news-related issues
Present striking or unexpected findings
Provide clear summaries of complex research areas
Align with global awareness campaigns and international observances
Such blogs not only bring attention to the individual article but also enhance the visibility and reputation of the entire journal.