title: What Every Author and Reviewer Should Know about the Publication Process in the Journal of Nematology.
abstract: The Journal of Nematology is a publication of the very highest quality for communicating the most recent discoveries in the science of nematology. The authors of this Viewpoint article desire to maintain the status of the journal while lessening the burden placed on the editorial staff. A few simple steps taken by authors during the manuscript preparation phase can greatly improve the quality of their papers. Authors should carefully review the "Author's Publication Handbook and Style Manual" before and during the preparation of a manuscript intended for publication in the Journal of Nematology. In addition, authors should submit a completed "Author's Checklist for Preparation of Papers" with each manuscript submitted to the journal. Reviewers should provide thorough reviews, return mantlscripts in a timely manner, and clearly define statements regarding revisions.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Dickson
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Chitwood
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Bernard