A Primer on JMD’s Reviewing and Publication Process

Abstract

While JMD follows closely the general ASME Journals publication process, we have some features in our process that tend to be specific to our journal. Every month, some new authors and readers join the JMD community, and it is good to familiarize them with the workings of the journal. Since our processes do change with time, even old hands in the JMD community may need some refresher. I have devoted several past editorials on the philosophy and practices of JMD’s reviewing process. These can be found in our dedicated site asmejmd.org (http://asmejmd.org/editorials.php). Here, I would like to offer a short primer on what our basic processes are, where to direct questions, and what to expect from the time you submit a manuscript to its eventual publication.