New Journal Published by MDPI–Future

In collaboration with the Peking University Institute of Child and Adolescent Health, the journal Future (ISSN: 2813-2882) was founded in June 2022. It is an international peer-reviewed journal published online, which focuses on growth and development and school health. The journal utilizes clinical practice, public health, and implementation science to promote the health of all children and adolescents across the disciplines such as maternal care, sexual and reproductive medicine, child and adolescent health, and mental health.

Future is dedicated to publishing high-quality original articles, critical reviews, research notes, protocols, case reports, and short communications with regard to the realization that the human potential for development requires age-specific investment throughout childhood and adolescence.

Open Positions: Topical Advisory Panel and Editorial Board Member

The Topical Advisory Panel is comprised of early career researchers seeking editorial experience. Early career researchers that currently hold an independent research position in academia or government institute are invited to apply to join the panel, to support our Guest Editors, Topic Editors and Section Board Members.

The main responsibilities of Topical Advisory Panel Members are as follows:

Submitting 1-2 qualified works to Future;
Providing professional peer-review at least three times per year;
Setting up at least one Special Issue (SI) in partnership with a senior researcher within two years of appointment and proposing a detailed strategy for the SI;
Providing a detailed plan for the SI, including assisting with preparation of the Special Issues/Topics title, aim and scope, summary and keywords, soliciting papers, and promoting the SI;
Promoting Future both regionally and internationally;
Working with Editorial Board Members or the Editorial Office to promote high-quality/featured papers (for example, writing a summary or highlights for the editor's selected papers).

To qualify as Topical Advisory Panel Member, applicants must:

Have expertise and experience in the field;
Have received a Ph.D. within the last 10 years;
Have published at least 6 papers in the last 5 years as the first author or corresponding author;
Currently hold an independent research position in academia or a government institute.

The benefits of becoming a Topical Advisory Panel Member include:

The opportunity to publish one paper per year in Future at a discount, as well as potential discounts for additional papers you invite;
A certificate in recognition of your position;
Travel grants for conferences that you attend or organize;
Each year, the members’ performances are evaluated and outstanding members will be promoted to the Editorial Board by the Editor-in-Chief.

The Editorial Board Members will be responsible for final decisions on manuscripts in their field of expertise and for editing Special Issues. They may also be invited to review manuscripts.

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

Pre-screening and making decisions about new submissions related to your research interests;
Setting up at least one Special Issue during your term on a topic related to your research interests (or supervise Special Issues related to your research field);
Helping to promote the journal among your peers or at conferences;
Reviewing manuscripts.

The benefits of becoming an Editorial Board Member include:

The opportunity to publish one paper per year free of charge in Future, as well as certain discounts for papers invited from your scientific network. If you have no immediate plans for publication, you may recommend other experts who may wish to publish with us;
A certificate recognizing you as an Editorial Board Member of Future;
Additional sponsorships for conferences organized by Editorial Board Members;
Travel grants for conferences that you attend or organize.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for either position, or would like to recommend potential candidates, please contact the Future Editorial Office (future@mdpi.com) for more details. We look forward to hearing from you.