2006:an explosion of editorial projects

摘要

Dear readers,here we are with the first issue of 2006.A year that,as the chemist in this issue's cartoon strip implies,will be an explosion of editorial projects,special focuses,inserts and supplements.Your constant feedback has led us to broaden the range of topics we report on,and we have developed this year's editorial calendar accordingly.The improved content planning is matched by our constant commitment to attending the most important trade fairs and conferences at local and international level,well aware or the fact that,in the age of electronic communication,being there in person and networking face to face with researchers,academics,business representatives still adds that human touch that makes our work successful.Let's now introduce the special focus of this issue.