Special Seminar

April 16 (Thurs.), 2026
10:30-11:30 (JST)
at the Conference Room in the CiNet bldg and online.

For online participation, please sign up [HERE] by noon on April 15.
For on-site particiation, please come to the Conference Room on the 1st floor of the CiNet bldg directly.

If any information is missing, you may not be able to participate. Please do not use an abbreviation for your affiliation.
We will send you the access information on April 15.

Talk title: Publishing in Nature Human Behaviour and the career of a scientific editor, a behind‑the‑scenes look

Giacomo Ariani, PhD
Senior Editor
Nature Human Behaviour

Host : Nobuhiro Hagura

Abstract:
Have you ever wondered how publishing in the ‘Nature’ journals works? Or about what scientific editors actually do? In this talk, I will provide an insider’s view of publishing in Nature Human Behaviour and the career path of a full-time professional scientific editor. In the first part, I will discuss the journal’s multidisciplinary scope, editorial mission, and commitment to robust scientific practices, transparency, and research integrity. I will offer insight on the editorial and peer‑review processes, from submission and initial assessment through revision, decision‑making, and appeals. In the second part, I will discuss the role of a professional journal editor, including day‑to‑day responsibilities, challenges, career trajectories, and my own personal experience with the journal since 2022. The talk is designed to demystify academic publishing and support researchers considering both submission strategies and alternative careers in science.