First 60 Years of the Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice

The ASCEs' Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice has reached 60years of publication. Taking a detailed look at the content and authorship during that time period provides insights into the journal's history and its progression. The authors of this article employed qualitative and quantitative investigation techniques to answer the single research question: How has the journal changed since its inception? Data were collected via semistructured interviews, database assimilation, and the review and evaluation of 1,573 articles. Findings generated during this study address publication rates, citation rates, article subject area trends, keyword usage, author affiliations, impact factor rankings, international collaborations, and scholarship standards. A significant number of conclusions are offered, but the primary conclusion is that the journal has increased its publication of high-quality scholarly research.