Term #2,270
Associate editor
Claim Term
Associate editor
Origin matter
A method for screening manuscripts
Reference Case 1
BRT_PAT-2-PROV
Date Added
7/15/25
Created
7/15/25, 4:58 PM
Modified
7/15/25, 4:58 PM
Full Desc
"Associate editor" refers to a person affiliated with a publication entity—such as a journal, academic publisher, or editorial board—who supports or collaborates with one or more editors in managing the evaluation, review, and preparation of content submitted for publication. Synonyms for “associate editor” may include assistant editor, section editor, editorial reviewer, supporting editor, or the like. An associate editor may be assigned to handle submissions within a particular subject area, domain, or section, and may coordinate peer reviews, evaluate reviewer feedback, and make preliminary assessments regarding the quality, relevance, or compliance of the manuscript. The associate editor may provide revision recommendations, suggest editorial comments, or generate preliminary screening output that is reviewed by a supervising editor. In systems involving automated editorial processing, an associate editor may validate, refine, or override machine-generated outputs prior to forwarding decisions or feedback to an editor or author. The associate editor may serve as part of a multi-tiered editorial decision-making structure to ensure academic rigor, ethical compliance, or alignment with publication standards. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT 4o Version, July 15, 2025.)
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