The overall responsibility for preparing the material for the Encyclopædia rests with the Editor. He is seconded by an Associate Editor, a Managing Editor, and two Assistant Editors, each a highly trained specialist in one aspect of Iranian studies. An International Advisory Committee comprised of eminent scholars from countries where Iranian studies flourish, and a group of 44 Consulting Editors, as well as a number of specialized consultants assist in implementing the editorial policy. Articles are translated, edited, harmonized, and cross-referenced according to exacting editorial guidelines, unique among multi-volume reference works, combining precision and reliability with a concise, readable style.