First, there was a telephone conversation with a journal editor.

He said the idea for the article came not from him but from a Journal editor.

"What's at risk here is the reputation of the journal editors involved," she said.

The medical journal editors understand that just registering studies isn't enough.

But some social scientists familiar with the case believe the key issue is the power and bias of journal editors.

He spent his career in professional associations, as secretary-general and journal editor.

But journal editors often have another issue with her.

He was also a music critic and journal editor.

Several scientific journal editors have said references to race should be avoided.

After a series of problems, about 20 years ago, journal editors came under pressure to better document claims for the system's merits.