Research Areas
eContent Pro® editing jobs are paired with an editor whose research expertise most closely aligns with the contents of the document. This is to ensure that content suggestions and edits are being conducted by an expert with a vested interest in the progression of research in that specific field.
Our expert editors have research and teaching experience across the following areas:
Business & Management
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Business & Management have a thorough understanding of the latest research encompassing the successes, pitfalls, and future directions of different organizational, management, and planning objectives in a multitude of industries and fields.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Organizational Research
- Business Education
- Business Ethics and Law
- Business Information Systems
- Business Optimization
- Business Policy
- E-Business
- E-Commerce
- Economics and Economic Theory
- Electronic Services
- Entrepreneurship
- Global Business
- Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Management
- Human Aspects of Business
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Informatics
- Management Science
- Marketing
- Operations and Service Management
- Risk Assessment
- Small and Medium Enterprises
Computer Science & IT
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Computer Science & IT understand that technology is progressing at an accelerated pace and have a thorough understanding of the latest research on the utilization and management of computers and technology in a multitude of industries and fields.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cognitive Informatics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science Education
- Data Analysis and Statistics
- Data Mining and Databases
- Decision Support Systems
- Global Information Technology
- High Performance Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- IT Policy and Standardization
- IT Research and Theory
- Network Architecture
- Systems and Software Engineering
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Web Technologies
Education
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Education have a well-rounded understanding of the current theories and practices paving the way for structure, inclusivity, and engagement in educational settings -- in the physical classroom, online settings, and at all ages and levels. Additionally, they are well-versed on the benchmarks, policies, and procedures constantly being introduced at the global, country, state, and county levels.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
- Educational Administration and Leadership
- Educational Marketing
- Educational Technologies
- Gifted Education
- Higher Education
- K-12 Education
- Learning Assessment and Measurement
- Special Education
- Teacher Education
Engineering
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Engineering have experience across all of the various disciplines and sub-disciplines of the field. They understand the impacts of research and development on the design, improvement, and maintenance of numerous machines, tools, structures, and systems. Carrying extensive knowledge on the new progressions surrounding standards, codes, technology initiatives, and the environmental changes that are impacting the field at large, they are well-versed on the new paths being forged.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aviation Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Education
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Optical Engineering
Environmental Science & Agricultural Science
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, and/or related fields of study have years of experience in pursuing dynamic investigations of different methods, theories, and policies currently being utilized or introduced for achieving environmental preservation and agricultural production. They are well-versed in prevalent environmental issues such as climate change, pollution control, sustainability, land use planning, and alternative energy.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Agricultural and Food Technologies
- Climate Change
- Earth Science
- Environmental Degradation
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science and Technologies
- Geographic Information Systems
- Hydrology
- Natural Resource Management
- Sustainability
Government & Law
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Government & Law have experience navigating through the current political climate and the ongoing policy developments on both the local and international levels. They are well-versed on the latest principles, regulations, and policies of legal systems all over the world, and have conducted in-depth investigations into modern and traditional political systems.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Civic Engagement
- Crisis Response and Management
- Electronic Government
- Government and Law
- Public and Sector Management
- Public Health and Welfare
Library & Information Science
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Library & Information Science observe ongoing advancements in the field such as trends surrounding print to digital conversions, and the importance for librarians and information professionals to continually become more technology proficient. They have experience dealing with technological and organizational progressions, particularly those dealing with budgetary, staffing, space, and technology adoption concerns in K-12, college and university, joint-use, special, corporate, medical, and public libraries.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Archives and Records Management
- Collection Development
- Digital Curation
- Information Resources Management
- Information Retrieval
- Knowledge Management
- Library Administration
- Library Science
- Space Reclamation
Media & Communications
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Media & Communications understand that the pace at which individuals are sharing information is at an all-time high, and the use of audio recordings, videos, and infographics are just a few ways communication is happening across a variety of outlets and channels. They have experience examining all types of communication, including verbal and non-verbal, as well as technological trends and the social impacts across different cultures and environments.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Art and Design
- Communications Theory
- Digital Communications
- Digital Media
- Journalism
- Linguistics
- Mass Communications
- Mobile and Wireless Computing
- Multimedia Technology
- Networking and Telecommunications
- Rhetoric
- Social Media
Medical, Healthcare, & Life Sciences
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Medical, Healthcare, & Life Sciences understand that no major breakthroughs such as disease diagnosis, drug discovery, or new treatment methods could be possible without progressive research findings. These editors have experience witnessing different successes, pitfalls, and the latest discoveries across a multitude of scientific research and healthcare delivery settings, as well as some of the new policy and standard developments in the field.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Sciences
- Emergency Medicine
- Health Information Systems
- Healthcare Administration
- Medical Diagnosis and Practice
- Medical Education
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Ethics
- Medical Technologies
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Pharmacology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
Security & Forensics
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Security & Forensics have a thorough understanding of the prevalence of security threats and the crime rates currently impacting individuals and organizations worldwide. With an advanced knowledge on new research and best practices for dealing with cybercrime, security breaches, and forensic investigation, our editors are well-versed on solutions for safeguarding/protection on the personal, organizational, and national levels and the ethical concerns behind the use of different technologies (e.g. surveillance systems and monitoring).
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Criminal Science and Forensics
- Cyber and Network Security
- Cyber Warfare and Cyber Terrorism
- IT Security and Ethics
- National Security
- Surveillance Systems
Social Sciences & Humanities
Our editors with expertise and academic degrees in Social Sciences & Humanities have a well-rounded understanding of how the evolution of cultural practices, social and economic climates, interactions, and technology are influencing and impacting individual lives, relationships, and daily routines.
Areas that fall within their range of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Digital Humanities
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Gender and Diversity
- Human Aspects of Technology
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Socio-Economic Development
- Sociology