Call for Nominations for JIVR Editor-in-Chief

Since 2008, the Journal of Injury & Violence Research (JIVR) has been a flagship publication in the field of Injury and Violence . JIVR publishes original and significant contributions relating to the field of clinical and basic sciences about trauma, burns, drowning, falls, occupational/road/ sport safety, youth violence, child/elder abuse, child/elder injuries, intimate partner abuse/sexual violence, self-harm, suicide, patient safety, safe communities, consumer safety, disaster management, terrorism, surveillance/burden of injury and all other intentional and unintentional injuries.

We invite nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EiC) for JIVR  for a 1-year term (option for renewal) beginning in the first half of 2018. The EiC’s duties include appointing Editors to serve across the scope of the journal; supervising the operations of the journal with the assistance of the JIVR publications staff; monitoring the quality and timeliness of publications; and leading development to strengthen the journal.

Criteria for the Nominees:

• Ability and motivation to spend sufficient time on the job;
• Demonstrated competence in at least one of the disciplines included in the Injury and Violence field of interest;
• Formal support from the institution for which the nominee works (waived if self-employed);
• Has served or currently is serving on one of the editorial boards of injury and violence research;
• Suitable temperament (ability to work at all levels: editorial boards, JIVR staff, volunteers, authors, reviewers, officers, etc.) and judgment;
• Other desirable qualifications include leadership experience, integrity and ethical standards, organizational and management skills, and a vision for moving the journal to a new level of excellence.