Reflections on my editorial praxis

Hasan, Md. Mahmudul (2022) Reflections on my editorial praxis. Asiatic: IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature, 16 (11). pp. 1-6. ISSN 1985-3106

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Abstract

University academics have teaching and research responsibilities and are expected to contribute to the corpus of knowledge. The respect and recognition they receive from the public are contingent upon their intellectual contributions. However, there are academics who do not put much effort into research and writing, or they produce written works of subpar standards. They may have impressive educational qualifications or research degrees but are often encumbered by insufficient diligence (if not insufficient talent) in academic activities. Such scholars lack competitive edge and do not fare well in publishing in top-tier journals. In this essay, I reflect on my editorial experience and discuss the discrepancy between the standing of a section of university academics and the quality of writing they produce.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Publishing in journals, editorial experience, editors as gatekeepers, university academics, editorial altruism
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education P Language and Literature > PR English literature
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	Dr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan
Date Deposited:	28 Jun 2022 08:41
Last Modified:	28 Jun 2022 08:42
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/98543

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