We are delighted to announce that the Journal of Renewable Materials (JRM) has been ranked 5th in the latest journal rankings released by the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS) for the field of Wood Science and Technology. 

The International Academy of Wood Science, founded in 1966, is the world's highest academic organization in the field of wood science. Being an IAWS Fellow represents the highest academic honor in wood science, awarded only through nomination by current fellows and approval by the executive board. Currently, there are 402 IAWS Fellows globally, primarily based in developed regions such as Europe, North America, and Japan.

JRM is proud to have nine editorial board members who have been awarded the title of IAWS Fellow, recognizing their significant contributions to the field. They are:

· Antonio Pizzi

· Yiqiang Wu

· Guanben Du

· Mohamed Naceur Belgacem

· Pedro Fardim

· Alessandro Gandini

· Marie Pierre Laborie

· Frédéric Pichelin

· Pavlo Bekhta

We extend our deepest gratitude to our authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and readers for their unwavering support. Together, we will continue to publish cutting-edge research, advance the frontiers of wood science, and make impactful contributions to this vital discipline.

Source: https://www.iaws-web.org/news/bulletin-2024--2st-issue/