Editorial policies

The society´s statemen of editorial policies is presented. The IEEE Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society (DEIS) is responsible for leadership, coordination, and communication among those who are concerned with dielectric phenomena and measurements; with development and characterization of gaseous, liquid, and solid electrical insulating materials and vacuum; and with utilization of these materials in circuits and systems under conditions of use. The Society offers two publications which are relevant to the dissemination of information within its scope: these TRANSACTIONS ON DIELECTRICS AND ELECTRICAL INSULATION and the EI MAGAzINE. In each publication, every paper is reviewed and evaluated for acceptability in terms of its relevance, its technical contribution, and, for the TRANSACTIONS ON DIELECTRICS AND ELECTRICAL INSULATION, its continuing value as part of the permanent literature. Reports and articles worth writing deserve skillful presentation. The text must be stylistically and grammatically correct. The facts and ideas need to be expressed clearly, succinctly, and attractively for the average reader; the author should not assume that every reader is an expert in the author???s field. Stimulating and informative communication of scientific and technical knowledge that has continuing value is required. Good style and clarity are courtesies that the author owes to the reader. The purpose of publication is to convey technical information. Good writing insures that this is accomplished. The author need not be a member of the IEEE or of the DEIS. All persons active in the field are encouraged to submit papers for consideration, irrespective of professional affiliation.