What strategies should an author use in listing preferred or nonpreferred AEs and reviewers?
Select people whom you admire and who you feel will provide valuable feedback. If you believe that a particular reviewer would not provide a fair review, you should indicate that in a letter to the editor. Acknowledge readers who have helped with the paper using a footnote on the title page. Do not list likely reviewers or AEs with whom you have a conflict of interest as preferred or nonpreferred reviewers, but rather note such relationships in your letter to the editor.
