26 December 2025
Recruiting Editorial Board Members for Big Data and Cognitive Computing


Big Data and Cognitive Computing
(BDCC, ISSN: 2504-2289) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on big data and cognitive computing published monthly online by MDPI. We are currently seeking experts to join our Editorial Board and help guide the journal’s development.

Eligibility criteria of applicants:

  • Must have completed their doctorate/PhD degree;
  • Must have published impactful work in research areas covered by BDCC;
  • Must currently (at the time of application) be serving as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or professor in academia.

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

  • Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to their research interests;
  • Setting up at least one Special Issue during their term on a topic related to their research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to their field);
  • Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
  • Helping to promote the journal among their peers or at conferences;
  • Attending Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
  • Reviewing manuscripts or helping to identify suitable reviewers for the journal.

The benefits of becoming an Editorial Board Member include the following:

  • Publishing one article per year free of charge in BDCC;
  • Receiving travel grants to promote the journal at conferences that you attend or organize;
  • Registration discounts for physical conferences organized by BDCC;
  • Growing your network, building connections, and influencing your research community;
  • Gaining fresh perspectives and unique insights into the field's development;
  • Taking part in journal conferences, meetings, webinars, and other networking opportunities with the Editorial Board and journal community.

To apply for this position, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the BDCC Editorial Office via bdcc@mdpi.com with the following two files attached:

  • A full academic CV;
  • A short cover letter that details your interest in and enthusiasm for this position.

We look forward to welcoming new members to help shape the future of BDCC. For more information about the journal, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/BDCC.

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