The review system assigns a manuscript number, forwards the manuscript to the journal, and sends an e-mail letter to the submitting author acknowledging receipt of the manuscript with cc to each identified co-author. The Journal staff electronically forwards the manuscript to the appropriate Journal Editor. The next step is to assign reviewers who access the manuscript to assess and judge it. Associate editors, when invited, make an accept/reject the recommendation to the Editor, who makes a final decision on publication of the manuscript. The Editor's decision will send to the author, with the reviewers' comments. The identities of the reviewers are not revealed to the authors but the reviewers do receive a copy of the decision letter, which gives them insight into the reviewing process and an awareness of the expectations for acceptance. |