EICs
EiCs, short for editors-in-chief, are the senior editorial leaders of a publication, responsible for its overall editorial vision, standards, and integrity. They oversee editorial policy, scope, and priorities, and act as the final arbiter on decisions relating to content. In many journals, magazines, and online platforms, the EiC supervises the editorial staff and coordination with peer reviewers, authors, and production teams.
Key duties include setting and communicating editorial standards; approving or rejecting manuscripts; guiding the peer‑review process;
Selection and governance: EiCs are usually appointed by the publisher or the publication's governing editorial board
Relationship and accountability: the EiC works with associate editors or editors, staff, and the publisher to