W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 28 July 2003-Beginning January 1, 2004, original research findings and technical articles will have a home in the Journal of ASTM International (JAI). JAI provides the international scientific and engineering community a new opportunity for online peer review. Coupled with ASTM’s publishing experience and advanced document delivery process, JAI promises to become well read, referenced, and respected. Leading the editorial process of the journal is Sheldon W. Dean, Ph.D., President of Dean Corrosion Technology, Inc. He has gained worldwide recognition for his publications in corrosion testing and standardization and his contribution to the development of voluntary consensus standards. Dr. Dean explains, “JAI is a 21st Century concept that will allow researchers to publish their results more rapidly in a prestigious journal. Its scope will cover the entire range of ASTM International’s technical interests. JAI will offer all of the publication options found in other journals including research papers, technical review papers, technical notes and discussions.” Along with Dr. Dean, seven associate editors will represent various technical areas. These editorial sections will address: 1) Materials Performance and Characterization 2) Nuclear Science and Technology 3) Civil Engineering and Building Materials 4) Petroleum and Chemical Engineering 5) Environmental Science and Technology 6) General Methods and Instrumentation 7) Medical, Health, and Safety. These topics coincide with the science and research that establish the foundation for standards development within ASTM International. The journal will contain qualifying, solicited and unsolicited technical papers as well as qualified papers presented at ASTM symposia and workshops. Authors who publish in JAI will benefit from: 1) Rapid online publication as soon as papers are peer-reviewed and edited 2) The opportunity to be cited by major abstracting and indexing services 3) A well-respected, credible peer-review process that will ensure quality content 4) Broad online access to and awareness of technical work in a prestigious venue 5) Annual archival CD-ROMs that preserve and document all issues of JAI 6) The ability to publish frequently through 10 issues a year. With an online journal, convenient and thorough search capabilities are offered through ASTM’s advanced website, ensuring broad distribution and awareness. Electronic access is available for individual subscriptions (via password) and institutional subscriptions (via IP address). All papers will be available in PDF format and can be individually downloaded. Instructions for submitting papers as well as criteria for publishing in the Journal of ASTM International are available at www.astm.org/JAI or by contacting Roberta Storer, ASTM, phone 610/832-9637; fax 610/832-9635; e-mail restorer@astm.org; or Christina Painton, ASTM, phone 610/832-9658; fax 610/832-9635; e-mail cpainton@astm.org. Established in 1898, ASTM International is one of the largest standards development and delivery systems in the world. ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions around the globe. Press Contact: Barbara Schindler 610/832-9603; bschindl@astm.org

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