When making decisions about whether to accept a research manuscript for publication,the primary emphasis of journal editors when they evaluate the manuscript is
A) whether the research will help to sell journal issues and bring psychology into the news.
B) the quality of the research and the effectiveness of the presentation in the manuscript.
C) who conducted the research and where it was conducted.
D) all of these

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The primary emphasis of journal editors when they evaluate a manuscript is the quality of the research and the effectiveness of the presentation in the manuscript. The goal of publishing research is to advance scientific knowledge, rather than to sell journal issues or promote certain authors or institutions. While the reputation of the authors and their institutions may play a role in the evaluation process, the emphasis should be on the merit of the research itself.

When Making Decisions About Whether to Accept a Research Manuscript