From the Joint Editor's Pen

Dear Members,

Warm Greetings to you,

You are receiving the joint issue of July and October now. Although, we are able to lay hands on good research papers and useful articles for publication in IWJ, getting sponsorship help from the industry has been very difficult. While a lot of efforts have been put in contacting all major industries and distributors in the welding field, very little response has been received. It is a matter of concern for all of us that IWJ which is the main medium of communication with our members is not self sustaining. The resources of our Institute is also very small and unless good industry support is available, IWJ will keep suffering. On behalf of the central council, I request all the members to come forward and support IWJ.