If the paper was not previously commissioned, an initial decision will be made on the timeliness of the topic and breadth of appeal to our readership. The associate editor selects referees, and referee reports are considered as advisory to the associate editor. Authors can expect to be asked to respond to suggestions and address problems raised by the referees. See What Our Editors Are Looking For . Introductions should read smoothly and be accessible to all readers, including graduate students.
Colloquia often undergo several iterations, to ensure that they are clear and accessible.
Editing after Acceptance. Accepted articles are copymarked at the editorial office of RMP and may be further edited at that time. All such changes are subject to the author's approval.