“...the nuclear energy field is expanding in Asian countries, and to a lesser degree in South America, so our readership is increasingly becoming more international.”

Yes, it was expected due to the review papers by prominent authors.  Also, the nuclear energy field is expanding in Asian countries, and to a lesser degree in South America, so our readership is increasingly becoming more international.

  How would you account for the increased citation rate of Progress in Nuclear Energy?

Because of the publication of review papers and some conference papers, as well as new readership in the regions mentioned above.

  What historical factors have contributed to the success of Progress in Nuclear Energy?

The prestige of the journal among potential authors, and there are no page charges as in several competing journals.

  Have there been specific developments in the fields served by Progress in Nuclear Energy that may have contributed?

The journal's scope has broadened to include more coverage of radiological, environmental, and waste management areas, which are growing areas of research.

  What, in your view, is this journal's main significance or contribution in the field of Engineering?

We are the only nuclear energy journal that emphasizes review papers and comprehensive treatments of technical topics.

  How do you see your field(s) evolving in the next few years?

We should see more emphasis on new-generation reactors, and on environmental/radiological issues.

  What role do you see for your journal?

Maintaining an emphasis on comprehensive reviews, as opposed to short papers on narrow subjects (though we accept the latter if they pass a rigorous referee process).  Reviews provide our profession with important reference materials.

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