Editorial: the before, the after, and the in-between
Key Points
The editorial aims to emphasize the significance of the labor involved in the writing and revision processes in research.
Structured reflection on the role of authors in drafting and reviewing editorial pieces.
Discussion of the historical context leading to current editorial practices.
Highlights the importance of 'before' work in research writing.
Showcases the evolution of editorial responsibilities over time.
Abstract
The Editorial, here, as pre-amble; the before text. But what has come before even the existence of this text is the work of researchers who write, draft, review, revise – the “before” labour that f...