Over the past few months, this column has focused on new developments taking place at ASM, including our Digital Transformation initiative, content re-engineering work, and our Materials Solutions Network, all under the ASM Renewal. Along with the focus on these new endeavors, I am pleased to inform you that many of our traditional offerings are also growing, both in terms of revenue and market impact. One of these business lines is our journal program.
Taken as a group, ASM journals continue to be a reliable, multimillion dollar annual business. Our download numbers are steadily rising from month-to-month and year-over-year, thereby growing revenues. Perhaps more importantly, the impact factors for ASM journals and the journals we cooperatively produce with other societies are increasing. The chart shows impact factors for the respective journals from 2015 through 2017 (the latest year on record).
The business and market impact record for ASM journals is an important dataset for our members to consider when seeking publication of research results and technical communications. ASM journals remain a key resource for members, particularly from the academic and government segments of our Society. By publishing in ASM journals, you can be assured of both widespread exposure and excellent technical quality. These continuous improvements in journals are emblematic of the entire ASM Renewal.
In that vein, please let me know how I may be of improved service to you.
William T. Mahoney, CEO, ASM International
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