Authorship measures looked at gender, institutional affiliation, location, and author credit (number of authors per paper and in what order). Tabulations of these measures allowed for a better understanding of the make-up of those contributing to SMQ. Editorial positions were also analyzed including editor, associate
editor, guest editor, section editor, and editorial board members (reviewers). These positions were measured by number, gender, and type of editorial position. Investigation of this information was intended to provide a better understanding of the leadership and decision makers connected with SMQ.