Peer Review and Manuscript Management in Scientific Journals : Guidelines for Good Practice

"This wonderful work by Dr. Hames can be used as a textbook in courses for both experienced and novice editors, and I trust that it is what Dr. Hames intended when she prepared this beautiful book. Every scientific editor should read it." (Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professionals, December 2008) "... this comprehensive, authoritative, and useful book represents a precious resource for would-be editors wishing to learn every aspect of manuscript management and peer review. Established journals wishing to review and update administrative practices, and even authors and peer reviewers, may find it helpful and informative on many aspects of the work performed in editorial offices, which often is shrouded in mystery." (Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)) "...this book is an oasis of calm. I know no better guide for editors and scientists on how to get the very best out of the peer review system." (Andrew Sugden, International Managing Editor, Science)