JESP Moves to More Transparent Submissions System

The Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy (JESP) has adopted the submissions system that was originally created for Ergo, which is known for being relatively transparent and user-friendly. – Sarah Paul and Matthew Silverstein, the editors of the diamond open-access journal, write: We’re happy to announce that the Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy has launched a new website for handling submissions. The site is based on the system designed for Ergo, and we’re grateful to Jonathan Weisberg and the current editors at Ergo for sharing that system with us. It has been adapted to suit JESP’s own review processes, but it retains the transparency and user-friendliness that Ergo is lauded for. The dashboard allows authors to see exactly what is happening with their submission at each stage of the review process, and the website is simple and easy to navigate for both authors and reviewers. Authors can read the reviews shortly after they come in, and referees are sent each other’s reports as well as the Associate Editor’s decision. Further, the Associate Editors can send referee requests directly through the system, which cuts out the delays that are inevitable when a Managing Editor mediates this process. The transition will also allow JESP to track and publish its acceptance rate and other useful statistics more easily.    It’s good to see worthwhile innovations shared among journals. Are there other exemplary journal practices or operations that should be more widely employed?
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