title: The journal editor: Friend or foe?
abstract: The role of the journal editor may not be well known by authors. The purpose of this article is to explain the role in order to encourage future participation in reviewing and publication. Illustration is provided of the publishing process.
authors: Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Royal London House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3LT, United Kingdom. Electronic address: jhall1@bournemouth.ac.uk.
authors: Jenny
authors: J
authors: Hall
authors: Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Royal London House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3LT, United Kingdom.
authors: Vanora
authors: V
authors: Hundley
authors: Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Royal London House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3LT, United Kingdom.
authors: Edwin
authors: E
authors: van Teijlingen
mesh_terms: D035081:Editorial Policies; D006801:Humans; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011643:Publishing; D011786:Quality Control; D014956:Writing
keywords: Editor's role; Publication, Reviewing; Writing