This interview and blog post was prepared by PLOS One Associate Editor Daniel Parkes. Issa Atoum is an Associate Professor in the…
A Year of Editor Spotlight 2025: Editor Board Experience
Clockwise from top left: Daniel Paiva Silva, Benjamin Benzon, Eleni Petkari, Adrián Diaz-Faes, Rachid BouharroudThrough my personal experience as an Academic Editor I had the chance to observe how effectively the editorial team works towards finding solutions when needed, and this motivates me to continue with this role
After publishing [in PLOS One], becoming a regular reviewer just came naturally, allowing me to engage with new ideas and emerging research directions. Taking on the role of Academic Editor has further extended this engagement and commitment, giving me the opportunity to contribute more directly the scientific community.
Serving in [the PLOS One Academic Editor] role is an opportunity to contribute as much as I can to uphold quality and objectivity in a world where misinformation disseminates quickly.
Being an Academic Editor gives me wider perspective, since manuscripts that are coming are not only from my subdiscipline and so I get an overview of all cancer field.
Being part of PLOS One means facilitating the dissemination of robust, diverse, and innovative research that might otherwise struggle to find visibility in more selective or niche journals.
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