The Journal of Weather Modification (JWM) Volume 57 includes 2 science papers, and the President’s and Editor’s messages. We continue to work toward increased paper submissions as our transition to the new platform nears completion.
We are also working toward a refreshed vision for the journal that accommodates emerging communication platforms and outreach streams. This evolution is especially important as we face an aging membership, a transition toward shorter contributions, and a growing global need for potable water, water security, and sustainability.
The Journal of Weather Modification is an integral part of the WMA. It exists to document and facilitate interaction among operational, developmental, academic/research, and stakeholder communities within and beyond our organization.
Proceeds from the JWM support WMA activities and help offset annual meeting costs. Each scientific article and technical note published in JWM receives 2 reviews and a unique DOI, ensuring global visibility and accessibility.
“Short” contributions, such as technical notes based on WMA meeting presentations or operational project reports adapted to the JWM format, are just as important as full scientific articles. We also welcome contributions emerging from newer communication and outreach platforms. The process for assigning DOIs to some of these newer formats is still being finalized, but we are committed to making it work. Our current publishing platform does have a streaming capability.
If you are considering a paper or topic-relevant submission, please contact the JWM Editor or any member of the Editorial Board to discuss its suitability. You may also visit our updated guidelines and submission page:
https://journalofweathermodification.scholasticahq.com/for-authors. Click on submit the paper ‘wigit’. Once done a popup menu appears and includes a choice between submitting a revised manuscript or a new submission.
Submissions (including scientific articles, technical notes/short contributions, President’s Messages, In Memoriam pieces, and outreach/communication topics) are accepted year-round through the journal’s website. You may need to create an account on our new journal host. We now use an improved review and publication system hosted by Scholastica, which is fully active on the association’s journal webpage.
Tom
Dr. Thomas P. DeFelice, WMA-CO/CM
WMA JWM Editor, 2025-2026