TY - JOUR AB - Scope one or both of the reviewers delay in returning the manuscript or if, for some reason, other re­ The editors will review for publication research viewers must be consulted. In general, the reports and clinical reports concerning infectious diseases, of the reviewers are sent to the authors; however, broadly defined. This field includes pathogene­ it is the policy of the Journal that the identity of sis, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases caused by the reviewers is not revealed to the authors. infectious agents or by disorders of immune When the review process is completed by the mechanisms. Reports of research in these areas, editors, the authors are notified of the decision. whether laboratory, clinical, or epidemiologic, are If a manuscript is rejected or if revisions are re­ welcomed by the editors. quested, the authors are informed of the specific . The Journal of Infectious Diseases is published criticisms that form the basis of the decision. Au­ by the University of Chicago Press under the thors who think that the decision of the editors is auspices of the Infectious Diseases Society of inappropriate are encouraged to write to the edi­ America. The editors, working in conjunction tor, giving a TI - Statement of Editorial Policy JF - The Journal of Infectious Diseases DO - 10.1093/infdis/138.1.119 DA - 1978-07-01 UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/oxford-university-press/statement-of-editorial-policy-ild9HWPbB3 SP - 119 EP - 123 VL - 138 IS - 1 DP - DeepDyve ER -