Editorial: 2016 in Review

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Last year, the Journal received 1,030 submissions—a nearly 40% increase from 2012—building on an annual trend across the past decade. Of the papers submitted, slightly more than 30% were accepted. We are deeply grateful to the many individuals who participated in the peer review process; their careful attention to the papers usually led to at least one revision, and these papers were further strengthened during the review process. Whenever reviewers agree to participate, they not only make a significant contribution to the publishing process, they also advance the research and the field. Many of you answer the call time and again, and the Journal is deeply appreciative of your time and dedication; I also see, fortunately less frequently, the paradox of individual who almost never accept the request to review but commonly submits papers for review! …