The Journal of Imaging (J. Imaging, ISSN: 2313-433X) Editorial Office is pleased to inform you that applications are open for the Topical Advisory Panel (TAP). 

The benefits of becoming a Topical Advisory Panel Member include the following:

• Opportunity to publish 3−4 papers, with a certain discount, per year in J. Imaging, in addition to potential discounts for additional papers you invite;
• Receiving a certificate in recognition of becoming a Topical Advisory Panel Member of J. Imaging;
• Journal sponsorships for conferences organized by Topical Advisory Panel Members. 

The main responsibilities of the new members of the Topical Advisory Panel are as follows:

• Providing regular reviews of manuscripts;
• Setting up at least one Special Issue (SI) in partnership with a senior researcher within two years of the appointment. The topic of the proposal should be within the scope of J. Imaging;
• Providing a strategy plan for the SI, including assisting in preparing the Special Issue’s/Topic’s title, aim and scope, summary, and keywords, as well as soliciting papers for and promoting the SI;
• Promoting our journal at conferences, social media, and other relevant platforms;
• Collaborating with the Editorial Office to promote high-quality/featured papers. 

To qualify as a Topical Advisory Panel Member, applicants must fit the following criteria:

• Have expertise and experience in the field related to J. Imaging;
• Have published at least six papers in the last five years as a first author or corresponding author;
• Currently hold an independent research position in academia or a government institute. 

If you are interested in this role, please contact the Editorial Office ([email protected]). You can also click on the following link to submit your application: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jimaging/topical_advisory_panel_application.