Journal Editors in Academic Teaching Education Institutes: Multifaceted Roles, Tensions, and Rewards

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Abstract

Teacher educators who serve as journal editors have a multifaceted role as educators, gatekeepers, mentors and colleagues. Utilizing role theory and organizational theory, the research examines their perceptions, roles, emotional experiences, and tensions with editorial team members, referees and authors. This current qualitative study draws on survey data from 26 journal editors and semi-structured interviews, with 14 editors of academic educational journals. Findings reveal editors' multifaceted roles, including gatekeeping and mentorship, and highlight the emotional labor and tensions they face. The study underscores the importance of professional development, support networks, and feedback mechanisms to support editors. It contributes valuable insights into academic publishing within the education field, aiming to enhance editorial practices and support.

Author

• Liat Miriam Josefsberg Ben-Yehoshua, The MOFET Institute