
The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), in joint collaboration with the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR), has announced the launch of the 1st Edition of the Journal of Ecohydraulics (JoE) Best Paper Award and Best Reviewer Award. Established in 2021, these prestigious biennial accolades aim to recognise outstanding scientific contributions to the Journal of Ecohydraulics and encourage researchers worldwide to advance research in the multifaceted field of ecohydraulics
Award Structure and Eligibility Criteria
The awards are presented biennially to two authors of the paper judged to be the most outstanding and to two peer reviewers recognised for providing the most thorough and insightful reviews.
For this inaugural edition, eligible publications comprise all articles published in the Journal of Ecohydraulics across Volume 6 (Issues 1 and 2, 2021) and Volume 7 (Issues 1 and 2, 2022). These volumes encompass key research topics such as river rehabilitation, fish passage dynamics, hydropeaking mitigation, microhabitat selection, and hydrodynamic modelling.
Evaluation and Submission Process
The evaluation procedure is conducted by the Journal's Award Committee, composed of the Editor, Associate Editors, and a representative from IWHR.
Key requirements for submission include:
- Nomination allowance: Each nominator is permitted to recommend up to two papers and two reviewers.
-Supporting statement: Proposals must include a clear argumentation statement (maximum of one page) detailing the merits of the nominee.
The Call for nominations for the 1st edition of the JoE Best Paper Award and JoE Best Reviewer was open until 12 December 2022 (12 p.m.).
All nominations must be submitted via email to publications@iahr.org using any of the following nomination forms:
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