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Although the peer review process is essentially the same for all types of ANR publications, there are a few preliminary steps, both recommended and required, for manuscripts expected to become printed publications only.
These steps of the ANR peer review process apply to all types of publications. Step 1author submits manuscript to system. The author submits a manuscript for peer review to the online Manuscript FastTrack system.
This Associate Editor manual is kept up-to-date with links, directions for the Manuscript FastTrack online peer review system, and changes directed by the Communications Advisory Board. Changes or additions are made to this manual, they will be highlighted on this page below.
Responsibilities of Associate Editors The Communications Advisory Board ANR Associate Editors Understanding ANR peer-reviewed publications Funding information for printed ANR publications Role of Associate Editor chair...
ANR Associate Editors have a critical role in ensuring that educational materials published by ANR are accurate, useful and up-to-date. Their subject area expertise enables AEs to make informed decisions about submitted material and knowledgeably communicate with authors.
Peer review is required for any educational material that is 1) published as a UC ANR product, 2) assigned an ANR number, and 3) may be included in the ANR catalog. ANR peer-reviewed materials include publications, curriculum kits, videos, and CD-DVDs.
Assigning to AEs Before the Manuscript FastTrack online peer review system was used, authors of multi-chapter, multi-author publications, such as production manuals, typically submitted all chapters to one Associate Editor.
The Communication Advisory Board's original recommendation was that each ANR publication in distribution be reviewed every three years. This proved to be unrealistic in terms of time and workload.
To lighten Associate Editors workload, the Communications Advisory Board approved a procedure that thins out old and poor-selling publications annually without requiring them to be peer reviewed.
