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INTERACTING WITH COMPUTERS

The interdisciplinary journal of Human-Computer Interaction Peer Review Policy Interacting with Computers The practice of peer review is to ensure that good science is published. Interacting with Computers adheres to the highest standards in quality control in the review process as do all serious scientific journals. Our referees therefore play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of Interacting with Computers and all manuscripts are peer reviewed following the procedure outlined below. Commentary papers have a simplified review procedure, whilst special issue submissions are reviewed under the aegis of Guest Editors within these overall guidelines. Authors contributing to these projects may receive full details of the peer review process on request from the Editorial Office: For Commentary Papers: Gitte Lindgaard, e-mail: Gitte_Lindgaard AT carleton.ca For Special Issues: Donald Day, e-mail: d.day AT earthlink.net or Jan Noyes, e-mail: J.Noyes AT bris.ac.uk Initial manuscript evaluation (Regular Papers) The General Editor first evaluates all manuscripts for their suitability, often in conjunction with the Deputy Editor or a knowledgeable member of the Special Editorial Boards. It is rare, but it is entirely feasible for an exceptional manuscript to be accepted at this stage. Reasons for rejection at this stage include insufficient originality and scientific merit, obvious technical flaws, poor standard of fluent English, inappropriate length, and improper match to the aims and scope of the journal. Those that meet the minimum criteria are delegated to a Member of one of the three Special Editorial Boards for further evaluation, and if satisfactory, for peer review by a minimum of two carefully selected external experts. Type of Peer Review This journal employs single blind review, where the referee remains anonymous throughout the process. How the referee is selected The General Editor may choose to assign the paper to reviewers directly, or delegate this task to a Member of one of the three Special Editorial Boards. In both cases, referees are matched to the paper according to their expertise. Our database is constantly being updated. We welcome suggestions for referees from the author, through these recommendations may or may not be used. Referee reports Referees are asked to evaluate whether the manuscript: - Sufficiently matches the aims and scope of the journal - Is original - Is methodologically sound - Has results which are clearly presented and support the conclusions - Correctly references previous relevant work Referees are not expected to correct or copy edit manuscripts. Language correction is not part of the peer review process. How long does the review process take? Typically the manuscript will be reviewed within three months, but review time may be longer or shorter in individual cases. Should the referees' reports contradict one another or a report be unnecessarily delayed, a further expert opinion may be sought. Revised manuscripts are usually returned to the initial referees within two weeks. Referees may request more than one revision of a manuscript. General Editor's Decision is final If the General Editor has asked a Member of one of the three Special Editorial Boards to assign referees to a paper, this person gives a decision recommendation to the General Editor based on the referee reports. The General Editor is responsible for the final decision to accept or reject an article, based on the recommendation of Deputy or Special Issues Editors, or of a Member of the Special Editorial Boards. Final report The final decision to accept or reject the manuscript will be sent to the author along with any recommendations made by the General Editor, the Member of the Special Editorial Board and by the referees, and may include verbatim comments by the referees, the Member of the Special Editorial Board, and the General Editor. Becoming a Referee for Interacting with Computers If you are not currently a referee for Interacting with Computers, but would like to be added to the list of referees for this title, please contact the Editorial Office, e-mail: dianne AT city.ac.uk. The benefits of refereeing for Interacting with Computers include the opportunity to see and evaluate the latest work in your research area at an early stage, and to be acknowledged in an annual statement in Interacting with Computers if you have reviewed a manuscript in the preceding twelve months. You may also be able to cite your work for Interacting with Computers as part of your professional development requirements for various professional societies and organisations.

Interacting with Computers