In many respects, the production of a scholarly journal such as JLR is the proverbial iceberg. Above the waterline is the clearly visible, final published product which typically arrives in the mail, is read wholly or in part, and then is archived for future reference. Below the waterline is a much less visible but remarkably extensive and intensive range of activities that support the visible product and that are an integral part of it. In fact, to extend the metaphor, this less visible activity in the production of a journal, particularly the review process (and particularly for new scholars), represents all the mystery and navigational hazards that icebergs do to inexperienced sailors traveling in uncharted waters.
