At times, manuscripts are submitted that present possible conflicts of interest for the editorial team or for the Editorial Panel. On those occasions, we invite a guest editor (usually a former JRME Editor or Panel Chair) to manage the editorial process. Their work has helped preserve the integrity and quality of the journal while assuring authors that their manuscripts would be reviewed fairly. The editorial team is grateful to the following individuals who have served as guest editors for manuscripts submitted to the journal in 2017.