What Does Frequent Paper Review Requests from a Journal Editor Signify?

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Frequent paper review requests from a journal editor, particularly from the editor-in-chief, indicate a high level of trust in the reviewer’s expertise and reliability. Receiving multiple papers on different topics suggests the editor values the reviewer’s versatility and ability to assess diverse research areas. This pattern may also imply consideration for the reviewer in a potential associate editor role, although it does not necessarily reflect the editor's seriousness about peer review. The uniformity of the review invitations indicates a standard approach to soliciting feedback.

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This can be a general thread that others may discuss their experiences. I have a question to which I couldn't readily find an answer:

What does it mean when the editor(in-chief, if it makes a difference) sends you papers to review often, like once a month? The editor even sends that person two papers that are on completely different topics at the same time.

Does it necessarily mean he likes you for a potential associate editor position at the journal? Could it mean he doesn't take peer-review seriously? There could be negative and positive views to take.
 
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Your concern is understandable. Did he/she just send you that papers on other topics, without any additional remark?
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mcastillo356 said:
Your concern is understandable. Did he/she just send you that papers on other topics, without any additional remark?
Greetings!
Nothing special. The same content in every review invitation.
 
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