Thomas Prucha, Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Metalcasting (IJMC) has been honored through the Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards with the Editorial Contribution Award for his outstanding contributions to the journal in 2025.
The Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award is given to editors whose journals place in the top 20% for manuscripts sent to peer review, highlighting the careful evaluation of submissions and strength of the peer review process. The journal also performed in the top 25% of journals based on data collected from the 2025 Journal Author Satisfaction Survey.
Justin Scott, Chief Executive Officer of the American Foundry Society said, “Tom’s passion and dedication to the IJMC are evident to everyone who works with him, and that commitment shows in the journal’s consistent growth and impact under his leadership.”
The International Journal of Metalcasting is a bi-monthly journal covering the latest developments in metalcasting focused research, technology, and manufacturing advancements. IJMC is published in affiliation with the American Foundry Society.
The American Foundry Society is a dynamic technical and advocacy organization that serves and represents the $52 billion metalcasting industry. AFS is the only association serving the entire industry, including all metals and processes, with a three-part focus on advocacy, education, and innovation. AFS also publishes Modern Casting and Casting Source magazines and presents Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo, the largest metalcasting trade events in North America. Founded in 1896, the organization is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an advocacy office in Washington, D.C. More information is available at AFSinc.org.