IChemE papers were downloaded over 88,000 times between January and March this year compared to around 33,500 downloads during the same period in 2008.
Last year, IChemE’s publishing partnership with Elsevier saw the Institution’s online journals transferred to Elsevier’s ScienceDirect platform.
IChemE publishes four research journals, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Food and Bioproducts Processing, and Education for Chemical Engineers. The journals are also the official journals of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE).
Honorary editor, John Perkins says the growing interest represents a trend shift amongst users: “This is excellent news and demonstrates both the increased visibility IChemE journals enjoy on ScienceDirect and the growing trend amongst students, researchers and academics in using online research journals to support their work.
“With a growing audience and online reach, these new figures will also help us persuade even more talented authors to publish their work with IChemE,” adds Perkins, Vice President and Dean of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Manchester University.
About chemical engineers
Chemical, biochemical and process engineering is the application of science, maths and economics to the process of turning raw materials into everyday products. Professional chemical engineers design, construct and manage process operations all over the world. Pharmaceuticals, food and drink, synthetic fibres and clean drinking water are just some of the products where chemical engineering plays a central role.
About IChemE
IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) is the hub for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. With a growing global membership of some 30,000, the Institution is at the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to best practice, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society, encouraging young people in science and engineering and supporting the professional development of its members. For more information, visit www.icheme.org
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