title: Optics Express review criteria; introducing the novelty and impact statement.
abstract: In an effort to maintain and improve the quality and importance of papers published, Optics Express has refined its review criteria and instituted a required novelty and impact statement.
authors.forename: Andrew M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Weiner
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Leger