Dear Colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well. We are a group of transportation
researchers, and we would like to invite you to participate in an anonymous
survey, which will only take one or two minutes to complete.
As many of you are aware, many journals today place significant emphasis on
methodological advancements, including algorithms, machine learning, and
AI. This trend has even extended to journals that traditionally focused on
policy analysis and addressing practical transportation problems. While
these innovations are valuable, we believe this shift may create challenges
for researchers whose expertise lies in policy, planning, and solving
real-world transportation issues. These researchers may find it
increasingly difficult to navigate the changing expectations of journals
that prioritize new methods over practical, problem-driven research. In
light of the rise of large language models, such as ChatGPT, it becomes
even more crucial for researchers to craft and ask the right questions.
Developing new, impactful research questions and addressing critical
real-world issues is essential to advancing the field, just as much as
developing novel methodologies. Both dimensions of research—innovative
problem-solving and methodological contributions—are necessary for the
continued growth and relevance of transportation studies.
The purpose of this survey is to gather insights from researchers in the
transportation field about the common challenges and experiences
encountered in publishing research papers. The information you provide will
play a crucial role in informing the development of a new research journal
focused on addressing transportation policy and problems (which might be a
little different from traditional policy or planning journals). We highly
value your input and sincerely appreciate your time and expertise in
contributing to this important initiative.
Your responses will remain confidential and will only be used to understand
trends within the field and help refine the scope of the proposed journal.
Please click the following link to participate:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMDHJ6T
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not
hesitate to contact us at jacktransportation_ai(a)gmail.com.
Thank you for your participation.
Best regards,
Jack
