Manuscript Processing and Production
Articles
Upon submission, the editors make an initial judgment about the suitability of the manuscript for publication in PS. Suitable manuscripts are sent to a minimum of two reviewers. After reviewers make their recommendations, the editors reach a final judgment. Every effort is made to limit the review process to three months.
If the editors, based on the recommendations of the reviewers, feel that the article would benefit from revision the author(s) will receive a letter from the editors asking the author to revise the article as outlined by the reviewers and to resubmit it for further review by the editors and, perhaps, the same or new reviewers. The deadline for submitting a revision is included in the decision letter and depends on the extent of the revisions requested.. Revised and resubmitted articles more than six months old will not be considered for publication in PS.
Upon acceptance, authors are asked to submit a revised, unblinded, final copy of the manuscript in Microsoft Word (no other formats are permitted) directly to the managing editor. The final version is copy-edited and returned to the author for final approval. All changes and revisions are incorporated into the manuscript electronically and submitted to the compositor to create proofs. A digitally-signed "License to Publish" form from the author will be requested before proof/production.
One set of page proofs is sent to the author. Corrected page proofs should be returned to the managing editor within two (2) business days of receipt of the proofs. Every effort should be made to limit corrections to typographical errors. Fees charged for other changes will be the responsibility of the author.
Figures
Charges apply for all color figures that appear in the print version of the journal. At the time of submission, contributors should clearly state whether their figures should appear in color in the online version only, or whether they should appear in color both online and in the print version. There is no charge for including color figures in the online version of the journal but it must be clear that color is needed to enhance the meaning of the figure, rather than simply being for aesthetic purposes. If you request color figures in the printed version, you will be contacted by CCC-Rightslink who are acting on our behalf to collect Author Charges. Please follow their instructions to avoid any delay in the publication of your article. Note: other requirements for table and figures regarding resolution and formats will be provided should your manuscript be accepted for publication.