International journal editors and East Asian authors: two surveys

• Published in: Learned publishing 2014-01, Vol.27 (1), p.63-75
• Main Author: CEREJO, Clarinda
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Exact sciences and technology; Information and communication sciences; Information publishing, dissemination and reproduction; Information science. Documentation; Library and information science. General aspects; Publishing. Electronic publishing. Bibliological aspects; Sciences and techniques of general use; Use and user studies. Information needs
• ISSN: 0953-1513; 1741-4857
• DOI: 10.1087/20140110

ABSTRACT Countries in East Asia – specifically China, Japan, and South Korea – are rapidly emerging as major contributors to global research output. However, owing to barriers in language and culture, it is possible that authors from these countries face unique challenges in getting published. Moreover, as submissions from these countries increase, journal editors may be able to spot some trends in the problems encountered when processing these submissions. This study presents the results of two surveys – one involving non‐native English‐speaking authors from East Asia and another involving international journal editors. The surveys were designed to throw light on the challenges East Asian authors face in the publication process and the perceptions journal editors have of submissions from East Asian countries. Here, we present and discuss the survey results, highlight gaps in the perspectives of authors and journal editors, and make recommendations to bridge these gaps.