Webinar

From editor’s desk to author’s hands: what tools make possible

Date(s):

April 29, 2026

Location:

Virtual - 3 PM CEST / 9 AM ET

Website:

Every desk rejection costs time. For authors, it means delays. For editors, it means extra work. Pre-submission checks can change that by putting better tools and information in authors’ hands before they hit submit.

In this webinar, perspectives from across the publishing ecosystem explore what that shift means.

You’ll get a clearer view of:

  • Where the current submission process breaks down.
  • What pre-submission checks can and can’t solve.
  • How the balance of responsibility between authors and editors is shifting.

This is the first webinar in our series on pre-submission checks. Upcoming sessions will feature product deep dives and demos from vendors building in this space.

Speakers

Elizabeth Craanen

Elizabeth Craanen

Director of Editorial Operations, American Physical Society

Executive operations and leader with 20+ years driving performance through operational excellence, improvement, and scalable systems. Proven record leading large distributed teams, financial management, and translating strategy into execution within STM publishing and nonprofit environments.

Christina Chap, Publisher Advisory Board Member at ChronosHub

Christna Chap

Head of Editorial Development, Karger Publishers

Xuehui Guo

Xuehui Guo

Postdoctoral Researcher, Radboud University

Postdoctoral Researcher at Radboud University specializing in trace gas detection and laser spectroscopy.

Moderator

  • Anthony Apodaca, Head of Product at ChronosHub

    Anthony Apodaca

    Head of Product

    Anthony brings 18 years of experience in publishing technology to his role as Head of Product at ChronosHub. He combines deep industry knowledge with a clear strategic vision, driving innovation and ensuring that ChronosHub delivers intuitive, impactful solutions for the research community.

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