Guidelines for the Editorial Board of National Cheng Kung University Press of NCKU Research and Development Foundation

Passed by the 164rd board meeting on 27, March, 2019.
Approved by the President on 3, April, 2019
Revised by the 243rd Executive Meeting on April 7, 2026.
Approved by the Chairperson on April 22, 2026.

1. Purpose

The NCKU Research and Development Foundation (hereinafter referred to as "the Foundation") establishes the "NCKU Press Editorial Board" (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee") to uphold academic ethics and discipline, enhance publication quality, and build academic reputation.

The Committee shall assist National Cheng Kung University, the Foundation, and its affiliated organizations and units in matters related to the publication, dissemination, licensing, and other related affairs concerning research outcomes.

2. Missions

a. To formulate the academic publishing policies and operational guidelines of NCKU Press.

b. To promote and supervise all academic publishing affairs of NCKU Press. Regulations governing

    publication applications, review procedures, and related matters shall be prescribed separately.

c. To establish the scope and review standards for the publication, dissemination, licensing, and transfer of

    academic works.

d. To review the list of manuscripts submitted for publication, arrange anonymous external peer reviews, and

    determine whether the manuscripts shall be published based on the external review results.

3. Qualifications and Terms of Committee Members

a. The Committee shall consist of 9 to 13 standing members. The Executive Director of the Foundation shall serve as

    the Convener. Standing members shall be scholars from various fields within or outside NCKU, invited by the

    Executive Director and formally appointed upon approval by the Chairperson.

b. Task-based members may be invited from among domestic and international experts and scholars according to

    publishing needs.

c. The term of office for standing members shall be two years. Standing members may be reappointed upon the

    expiration of their term.

4. Operation

a. The Committee shall convene at least one meeting per year. Special meetings may be convened when necessary.

    Resolutions shall require the attendance of more than half of all members and the approval of more than half of

    the members present.

b. Committee affairs may be conducted through electronic communication methods, including email, telephone,

    and video conferencing.

c. For special meetings, five or more members from relevant fields may be invited to attend depending on the

    nature of the meeting. Resolutions shall be valid only upon the approval of more than half of the members

    present.

d. NCKU Press shall be responsible for carrying out the administrative affairs of the Committee.

5. Implementation

These guidelines shall take effect upon passage by the Executive Meeting and approval by the Chairperson. The same procedure shall apply to any amendments.