Abstract
Scholarly examinations of the publishing process are relatively rare. But the misunderstanding and suspicion the process creates among authors and reviewers is unnecessary. The present study draws on data from reviews of manuscripts submitted for publication consideration to Justice Quarterly between 2007 and 2010. Characteristics of reviewers and the elements of manuscripts discussed in reviews are highlighted. Analysis also identifies factors noted in reviews that significantly influence the acceptance of a manuscript. The strongest predictors of manuscript acceptance are the recommendations contained in the reviews and the type of submission (first time submission, first time resubmission, second time resubmission) being reviewed. Interestingly, neither the number of reviewers writing reviews, length of time to complete reviews nor characteristics of reviewers are significant predictors of editorial decisions.
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