MEMBERSHIP

Membership

1. The editorial board will consist of a minimum of ten members.
2. The editorial board will be divided into two sections: Associate Editors and International Advisory Board
3. The composition of the editorial board will be as follows:
   1. One-third (1/3) of the membership must be social scientists
   2. One-third (1/3) of the membership must be medical and applied health researchers
   3. One-third (1/3) of the membership must be practitioners in the field of applied health
4. Members will be invited by the Editor-in-Chief for a two-year renewable term.
5. Members must hold a master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline, and must have published at least once in a peer-reviewed journal. In the absence of these qualifications, the member must be a recognized practitioner in the profession with proven record of engagement in promoting social health equity.
6. Members may be from any educational or related institutions. However, to provide proper representation, the board will be composed of the following:
7. One-third (1/3) of the membership must be from University of Santo Tomas
8. One-third (1/3) of the membership must be from Universities/Institutions in Metro Manila
9. One-third (1/3) of the membership must be from Provincial/International Universities/Institutions
10. The Lead of the UST-RCSSED Social Health Studies RIG, will serve as an ex officio editor-in-chief of the journal.
11. The managing editor will be appointed by the editor-in-chief of the journal.