Editorial: New category of Invited Papers

Abstract

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new category of Hydrology Research paper – the Invited Paper. The Editors encourage submission of manuscripts under this category from experienced research hydrologists, especially those with an international profile. The aim is to establish a series of prestigious papers that will contribute to the continuing development of research and applied hydrology. An Invited Paper can cover a topic of the author’s choice and need not necessarily include new research. In this respect it will be different from a Research Paper. We are seeking substantial, well-written essays on topics of interest to research and practising hydrologists. An Invited Paper should, of course, review published research and discussions of relevance to the topic being addressed. It will provide an opportunity for the author to present arguments in a way that may not be acceptable in a Research Paper. It can include personal opinions, based on the arguments presented, in a way that might stimulate further published discussion (in Hydrology Research or elsewhere). The manuscript will typically be sent to two highly experienced reviewers who will advise the Editors and the author in terms of it being attractive to readers of Hydrology Research and becoming a valuable contribution to the literature more generally. The author may express views and opinions different from those of the reviewers; the Editors will moderate the review process for Invited Papers accordingly. The Editors will contact potential authors of Invited Papers. However, authors not approached in this way with an interest in submitting a manuscript under this new category should contact the Editors directly with an outline proposal. Ideas from third parties about topics for, and potential authors of, Invited Papers are welcome at any time. Jointly authored manuscripts are welcome (not more than three co-authors as a guideline). This issue of Hydrology Research launches the Invited Paper series with ‘Reconciling hydrology with engineering’ by Professor Demetris Koutsoyiannis of the National Technical University of Athens, Greece (Koutsoyiannis ). It is an excellent example of the sort of Invited Paper we are seeking.