title: The peer review process of the Journal.
abstract: The manuscript review process is a critical part of the dissemination of new science. This article reviews the components of the process, including editorial screening, peer review, and final author review of manuscripts, and notes the persons involved in each stage of the process. The editorial review process is an evolving science, and Journal policies and procedures are revised as this science gains new insights.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D017712:Peer Review, Research / Q000379:methods*; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011643:Publishing / Q000592:standards*