Putting the Plans in Place

摘要

Last month's column regarding the upcoming increase in the number of peer-reviewed articles to be published in Journal generated a number of comments. The majority were positive in regard to the planned expansion, with many expressing their excitement about the opportunity this will provide to also expand the number of topics that can be addressed in the general-interest-type materials. Several others commended AWWA's commitment to publishing more scientific research and content, pointing out that online publishing is the new reality for most journals. A couple of concerns were raised, however, in regard to the non-peer-reviewed material that will be carried in Journal AWWA. Some expressed uncertainty about how it would be determined whether material should or should not be peer-reviewed; others asked how we would ensure that the current quality of the Journal would be maintained. As noted by Journal Editorial Advisory Board (JEAB) Chair Issam Najm in the Linkedln discussion about the upcoming changes in Journal, these issues are also important to the board, the editor, and the association.