Editorial Note - Vol. 8, No. 1, 2014-Article

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The incoming editors thank retiring editor Manny Fine and his board for their service and say their work has made the transition easier. The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) aims to build on the Journal’s success by improving its editorial process, commissioning high-quality articles, and pursuing an impact factor and inclusion in relevant indexing services.<br /><br />DFI has engaged Maney Publishing to manage the Journal. The publisher’s international reach, online publishing technology, and experience with peer-reviewed engineering and materials science journals are expected to support its development.<br /><br />The Journal will continue to connect academia with practicing geotechnical professionals through articles on deep foundations, earth-retaining and excavation structures, and ground improvement. Editors welcome research, design approaches, case studies, projects, and developments in construction methods and equipment. From 2016, the Journal plans to publish three issues annually, with accepted papers available online in advance of issue publication. Special issues may focus on specific topics or present workshop and conference proceedings.<br /><br />Although the editors hope an impact factor will increase the Journal’s academic visibility and submissions, they affirm that its mission remains to publish technically excellent, timely papers relevant to DFI members. They also invite professionals to become reviewers or editorial board members and welcome comments and suggestions.<br /><br />The document also lists the 2014 DFI Board of Trustees, including its officers, trustees, and emeritus leaders.

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Deep Foundations Institute

geotechnical engineering

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Maney Publishing

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impact factor

indexing services

deep foundations

earth-retaining structures

ground improvement