The global outlook of Energy Equipment and Systems magazine from the editor's perspective

In this interview, he emphasized the importance of scientific quality of articles, transparency of refereeing processes, and strengthening the connection between research and the real needs of the industry.
Achieving an A rank; the result of continuous improvement of scientific quality and standards

Dr. Farshad Kousari considered the A rank for the Energy Equipment and Systems journal an important achievement and stated:

"This success shows that the journal has been able to find an acceptable scientific position in recent years. In my opinion, this success is the result of a series of continuous measures; including greater accuracy in the refereeing process, strengthening the editorial board, paying attention to the scientific quality of articles, and adhering to professional principles and publishing ethics. In addition, we have tried to make the process of reviewing and publishing articles more systematic and efficient."

Factors that attract researchers' trust and the journal's scientific achievements

He said about the most important features of the journal: "Its specialized focus on the field of energy and related systems, which is both scientifically important and practically important, is one of the journal's most important strengths. In addition, transparency in the refereeing and publication process is of great importance to researchers. The presence of editorial board members and referees from different countries has also helped to make the journal more international and has made it more accessible to a wider audience."

The editor-in-chief of the journal also pointed out the achievements of recent years and added: "In recent years, we have tried to focus on improving the scientific quality of the journal. In the refereeing section, more specialized referees have been used to evaluate articles more accurately. Also, the initial review of articles has become more coherent, and refereeing standards and publication ethics have been followed more carefully.On the other hand, cooperation with researchers abroad has increased, and this has helped increase the diversity and quality of articles."

Advice to Researchers for Publishing in Prestigious Scientific Journals

In his advice to researchers and students, Dr. Kousari stated: "The most important point is that research begins with a clear question and a specific problem. An article that is problem-oriented usually has a greater chance of being seen and accepted. In addition, careful writing, a systematic structure, a clear analysis of the results, and familiarity with the current literature on the subject are very important. The process of revising the article after review should also be taken seriously, because this stage usually plays a major role in improving the work."

The necessity of linking academic research with industry needs

He said about how to utilize research results in industry and decision-making in the country:

"For this, the connection between academic research and the real needs of industry must be increased. The more real and practical the research addresses, the greater the likelihood that its results will be used in industry and decision-making. Journals can also play an effective role in this field by supporting applied articles, targeted review studies, and problem-oriented topics."

Future Outlook of the Journal in the International Arena

Dr. Kowsari, in explaining the future plans of the journal, stated: "Our vision is for the journal Energy Equipment and Systems to become one of the internationally recognized journals in the field of energy systems in the future. To achieve this goal, our plan is to increase collaboration with prominent researchers, attract higher-quality articles from different countries, develop special issues on new energy topics, and strengthen the presence of the journal in reputable international indexes."