This raises troubling questions about the role of certain editors of certain scientific journals. (nofrakkingconsensus.com)
There are also services certain editors offer, where for a nominal sum (usually $ 20 - 30), they'll read your book and write a blurb for you. (jaxonreed.com)
In the end, I am quite certain the editors make the decision on publishing and how it fits into their marketing needs. (authorimprints.com)