All papers submitted are refereed by experts who advise the Editors-in-Chief on the matter of acceptance in accordance with the high standards required and on the understanding that the subject matter has not been previously published and that the authors accept full responsibility for the factual accuracy of the data presented and have obtained any necessary authority to publish. Referees will be encouraged to present critical and unbiased reports which are designed to assist the author in presenting material in the clearest and most unequivocal way possible. At the discretion of the Editors-in-Chief, and if referees agree, the names of referees may be disclosed if thereby agreement between author and referee is likely to result. Authors should appreciate that the comments of referees are presented in a constructive spirit, and that agreement between the views of author and referee must result in a higher standard of publication. When submitting their paper authors are requested to provide names and addresses (including e-mail addresses) of three competent but independent referees, although the choice of referees used will be made by the Editor. All papers accepted are subject to editorial amendment if necessary. |