Iran Publishes 1st ISI Journal on Nanotechnology  http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9002080123

Scientia Nanotechnology Journal' published by Iran's Sharif University of Technology was added to the list of world ISI journals at 'Science Direct' website. Pursuant to the recent negotiations between Sharif University of Technology and Elsevier Publications, it was decided that this journal would be placed at 'Science Direct' databank. 'Scientia Nanotechnology Journal' is one of the new sub-branches of 'Scientia Iranica Journal' that is published by Sharif University of Technology Publications. In addition to nanotechnology,

it includes other journals in the fields of sciences and engineering such as mechanical engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering, computer and electronics engineering, industrial engineering and civil engineering. According to Dr. Simchi, the editor in chief of 'Scientia Nanotechnology Journal', approximately 30 articles have been published in this Iranian journal during the two years of its publication. 

He also stated that after negotiations between Sharif University of Technology and Elsevier Publications, this journal was added to the list of journals at 'Science Direct' website, and its third issue would be soon available on the website.  "We intend to promote the level of the articles we receive from domestic to international. Therefore, the articles submitted by foreign researchers will be published in 'Scientia Iranica Journal' after being judged by the referees," Dr. Simchi continued. The inclusion of 'Scientia Nanotechnology Journal' on the list of 'Science Direct' website can be a turning point for research activities of the Iranian researchers in the field of nanotechnology.