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") hereby establishes the NCKU Press Publication Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") to uphold academic ethics and integrity, enhance the quality of publications, and strengthen academic reputation. The Committee shall assist the Foundation in matters relating to the publication, dissemination, licensing, and other related affairs concerning research achievements.

2. Responsibilities

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

b. To promote and oversee the academic publishing affairs of NCKU Press. Guidelines governing publication applications, review

    procedures, and other related matters shall be prescribed separately.

c. To review publication applications to be submitted for anonymous external review and determine whether the works shall be

    published with reference to the external reviewers' comments.

3. Committee Membership and Terms of Office

a. The Committee shall consist of nine to thirteen members. The Executive Director of the Foundation shall serve as the

    Convener. Committee members shall be scholars from various disciplines within or outside National Cheng Kung University,

    invited by the Executive Director and appointed by the Chairperson.

b. The term of office for Committee members shall be two years. Members may be reappointed upon the expiration of their

    terms.

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.