Newswise — JOM, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society's (TMS) monthly member journal devoted to exploring the many aspects of materials science and engineering, has been named one of the top 10 publications in three of four categories to which it is assigned by Thomson ISI Web of Knowledge.
The journal's 2008 impact factor of 1.485, announced in June, continues the journal's four-year upward trend in the citation measurement index. Impact factor measures a publication's performance in the technical community where a ranking of 1.000 or above is significant. The calculation, published by Thomson ISI Web of Knowledge, is based on the number of citations to papers published in a journal during a two-year period.
Thomson ISI Web of Knowledge ranked JOM fourth in the Mining & Mineral Processing category; ninth in the Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering category; 10th in the Mineralogy category; and 73rd in the Materials Science, Multidisciplinary category.
"This is outstanding news for TMS and for the dedicated volunteers who have propelled JOM upward in these rankings," said Maureen Byko, JOM editor. "JOM's success depends on the advisors who give their time to gather high-quality papers for publication and the authors who share their best work with the journal's audience. The increasing impact factor is evidence that JOM is a valuable resource not only to TMS members but to the materials science community, as well."
JOM will continue quality publishing in 2010 with a wide range of materials science and engineering topics. TMS has released the 2010 JOM Technical Emphasis Calendar. To view monthly topics and deadlines for submitting technical papers, visit www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/techcalendar.html.
About JOM
JOM reports scholarly work that explores the state-of-the-art processing, fabrication, design, and application of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and other materials. The editorial scope includes archival-quality technical papers, general overviews, economic outlooks, developments in engineering education, articles on professional concerns, archaeotechnology papers, research and business updates, meetings announcements, interviews, opinion pieces, conference and literature reviews, software coverage, and news about TMS.
About TMS
TMS is the professional organization encompassing the entire range of materials science and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials. Included among its 11,200 professional and student members are metallurgical and materials engineers, scientists, researchers, educators, and administrators from six continents. TMS is committed to environmental responsibility as we fulfill our mission to promote global science and engineering by going green at our headquarters, conferences, and through membership communication. Join us by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Visit: www.tms.org for more information.
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