Authors are encouraged to seek colleagues' comments on a manuscript before submitting it. Processing of Manuscripts and Production 1. Upon submission, the Editors make an initial judgement about the suitability of the manuscript for publication in this journal. Suitable manuscripts are then sent to a minimum of two reviewers. After these reviewers make their recommendations on a manuscript, the Editors reach a final judgement.
Every effort is made to complete the review process within four months of receipt of a manuscript.
Once accepted, manuscripts are copyedited and scheduled for publication. Authors are notified of the year and issue number as soon as it is known. After a manuscript has been accepted for publication and after all revisions have been incorporated, manuscripts should be submitted to the Editorial Office on computer disks. Package the disk in a disk mailer or protective cardboard. The Editorial Office cannot accept a disk without its accompanying, matching hard-copy manuscript.