Best Papers Awarded in 2019 and 2020 by <i>Materials Transactions</i>

Abstract

This paper presents a current research trend based on the best papers awarded in 2019 and 2020 by Materials Transactions. The summary includes the 8 papers carefully selected from the articles in the research areas of materials physics, microstructures of materials, mechanics of materials, materials chemistry, materials processing, and engineering materials and their applications. Four out of the 8 best papers are those specially selected for young scientists who are the age of 35 or younger. Here, brief summary is given for the introduction of high quality papers published in Materials Transactions.

Best Papers Awarded in 2022 by <i>Materials Transactions</i>

“…The eight papers were selected for this awards from the publications made in February 2021 to March 2022. Here, we introduce the eight awarded papers 18) and this is our third opportunity for the introduction of the best papers following the first and second announcements made in 2020 9) and 2021. 10) All the awarded papers are based on cutting edge research fulfilling one or more of the following requirements: (a) sufficient originality, (b) highly influential (good potential for significant research advancement), (c) solving long-term problem, and (d) being far ahead of others.…”

Best Papers Awarded by JILM and JSTP in <i>Materials Transactions</i>

“…Authors may submit papers through either one of the 14 institutes and societies depending on the specialties in terms of materials, analytical procedures and processing technologies, although some institutes and societies accept the submission only from members including expected members. Thus far, Materials Transactions has announced high quality papers which received the best papers awards in 2019, 2020 and 2021 from The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIMM), [7][8][9] of which editorial office coordinates the publication from the 14 institutes and societies.…”

Best Papers Awarded in 2021 by <i>Materials Transactions</i>

“…This is the second announcement for the best papers awarded in 2021 by Materials Transactions following the first in last year. 1) In this year, we introduce the 11 best papers published in 2020. 212) All the awarded papers are based on cutting-edge research fulfilling one or more of the following requirements: (a) sufficient originality, (b) highly influential (good potential for significant research advancement), (c) solving long-term problem, and (d) being far ahead of others.…”