Problems and procedures in editing a professional technical journal

Objective of a professional technical journal for an audience interested in a field where both mathematical theory and practical developments are of interest are discussed along with some of the general problems and possible procedures involved in obtaining, evaluating, and selecting appropriate papers for publication. Although editorial management of journals for a specific field of interest is emphasized, many of the principles involved should be generally applicable. Some of these certain to prrmanent of material; record keeping; obligations to authors, associate editors, and readers; obtaining meaningful reviews; and criteria for acceptance or rejection of papers.