• Advanced degree in relevant clinical or research field
• Recent publications in alcohol or addiction research
• Prior peer review or editorial experience
• Availability to manage a limited number of manuscripts

Editorial roles are suited for scholars and clinicians who can provide balanced, timely decisions and support transparent review.

• Updated CV and institutional affiliation
• Summary of research focus and keywords
• Recent publications or editorial experience
• Preferred workload and availability

Editors typically handle a small number of submissions each year and provide decisions within agreed timelines. Communication and responsiveness are essential for author experience.

Applications are reviewed for expertise, publication record, and alignment with journal scope.

Selected applicants receive onboarding guidance on editorial policies, reviewer management, and decision standards.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The editorial office will confirm receipt and provide an estimated timeline for the decision.

• List key alcohol research keywords and methods
• Highlight clinical or policy expertise areas
• Include recent publications relevant to the scope
• Describe prior editorial or peer review roles

• Confirm editorial role and availability
• Review policies and decision standards
• Set preferred areas of expertise
• Begin handling assigned submissions

Providing complete contact details and preferred review areas helps the editorial office assign manuscripts efficiently.

Applicants should be prepared to offer timely decisions and constructive guidance to authors throughout the review process.

Editors should respond to editorial office requests promptly and communicate delays early to maintain predictable review timelines.

Reliable communication improves author satisfaction and supports the journal reputation.

Editors are encouraged to set realistic availability to maintain consistent turnaround times.

Clear availability helps match manuscripts to editors with the right expertise and capacity.

It also improves review speed.

Editors who manage timelines help authors plan.

This supports quality review.

It improves coordination.

It supports fairness.

It supports efficiency.

It supports clarity.