Journal of the IEST
Encyclopedia
The Journal of the IEST is a peer-reviewed
scientific journal
and the official publication of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST). It covers research on simulation
, testing
, modeling, control
, and the teaching of the environmental science
s and technologies. The journal was established in 1958 as the Journal of Environmental Engineering. In October 1959, it was renamed Journal of Environmental Sciences and obtained its current title in 1998.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
and the official publication of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST). It covers research on simulation
Simulation
Simulation is the imitation of some real thing available, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system....
, testing
Test method
A test method is a definitive procedure that produces a test result.A test can be considered as technical operation that consists of determination of one or more characteristics of a given product, process or service according to a specified procedure. Often a test is part of an experiment.The test...
, modeling, control
Control theory
Control theory is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics that deals with the behavior of dynamical systems. The desired output of a system is called the reference...
, and the teaching of the environmental science
Environmental science
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences, to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems...
s and technologies. The journal was established in 1958 as the Journal of Environmental Engineering. In October 1959, it was renamed Journal of Environmental Sciences and obtained its current title in 1998.