Science Editor • March 2026 Vol. 49 No. 1

Special Issue: International Perspectives in Science Editing and Publishing

On the Cover: This Science Editor cover features a collection of postage stamps from around the world commemorating scientific achievements and progress. Credit: Photomontage. Original images courtesy of Science History Institute. Images are either public domain or have no known copyright.

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN SCIENCE EDITING AND PUBLISHING

Inside China’s State‑Backed, AI‑Driven Vision for Open Access
By Ye (Vivian) Chen

The China Journal Excellence Action Plan: A Transformative Strategy for Global Science Publishing
By Tony Alves and Helen Tian

The Impact of Large Language Models on Author Editing in Japan
By Richard Weisburd

Presentations Regarding the Use of Generative AI Provided by the Korean Council of Science Editors: A Thematic Analysis with AI-Assisted Frequency-Based Coding
By Sun Huh

ABEC Brasil: 40 Years of Leadership in Scientific Publishing
By Sigmar de Mello Rode, Silvia Regina Galleti, and Edna Frasson de Souza Montero

Performance of Biomedical Journals in India and Beyond: An Assessment Protocol
By Albina Arjuman and Samiran Panda

Ringing the Bell: CSE International Scholarship Recipient Wins Public Health Communication Award
by Emily Velez and Barbara Gastel

On Being a Manuscript Editor in a Sanctioned Country
By Fariba Zamani

How the “Tyranny of Distance” Influences Science Editing in Australia
By Joely Taylor

INTERVIEW

Mia Ricci: Supporting a Global Community
By Anna Jester

MEETING REPORT

Built on Integrity: Reflections from the 2025 CSE Virtual Fall Symposium
by Emilie Gunn, Jill Jackson, Martha Keyes, and Jason Roberts

MENTORSHIP

CSE Mentor–Mentee Profile: Anna Jester and Grace Taylor
By Katherine Hollen