Dear JSR Reader,
Greetings and well wishes to our extended SEPM family. It’s been quite a few years since the editors last connected through the JSR Editor’s Page so it’s time to reengage!
We wanted to take the opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing community of authors, readers, reviewers, associate editors, and supporters. Your dedication has made the Journal of Sedimentary Research a premier destination for publishing in our field. Next year, SEPM will celebrate its 100th anniversary, an exciting milestone that underscores the historical significance of the society and the enduring legacy of its flagship publication. From the first print issue of the Journal of Sedimentary Petrology in 1931 to current online issues of the Journal of Sedimentary Research, our journal has evolved alongside our science, navigated paradigm shifts, and transitioned during the rise of open-access publishing. Through it all, JSR has remained at the forefront, publishing some of the most influential papers in sedimentary geology. JSR’s impact remains international and recognized as a premier scientific journal. JSR also holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously self-published, society-run journal dedicated to sedimentary geology—an achievement worth celebrating.
For nearly a century, JSR’s commitment to publish the highest-quality research has sat at the forefront of our processes. It is widely known that the scientific rigor of JSR remains high, but what may be less known is that the editorial team is equally focused on providing an exceptional author experience. The high standard our readers expect is a direct reflection of our values and approach. JSR’s editorial process nurtures papers to achieve maximum quality and impact. Our success is measured not only by the influence of published research but also by the efficiency and ease of the author journey—from no-cost submissions, seamless article tracking, thoughtful and timely editorial guidance, constructive peer reviews, fair decisions, and meticulous technical editing.
Like most aspects of sedimentology, the journal has experienced significant cyclicity in its lifetime (Fig. 1). Although we may be in a historical nadir for published pages, the health of the journal is strong—publishing our first ever Special Volume this year—and our community is generous and robust. As with all things, ongoing success requires vigilance and effort. We encourage you to trust us with helping to bring your research to fruition and to share it with researchers worldwide through publication in JSR. And in the process, you will be supporting a fantastic scientific organization, a society journal that has brought you some of the biggest insights to our discipline, as well as helping us ensure that JSR continues to thrive for many decades to come.
Appreciatively,
Steve Kaczmarek & Dustin Sweet (science co-editors)
Melissa Lester (managing editor)
