ACI Introduces New Submission, Peer-Review Experience for ACI Journals

The American Concrete Institute will be introducing a new submission and peer-review platform for the ACI Materials Journal and ACI Structural Journal, providing authors and reviewers with a more streamlined and modern experience for submitting, reviewing and managing technical manuscripts.

Powered by River Valley Technologies, the new platform ReView features an updated interface, clearer workflows, fewer administrative steps and improved visibility throughout the review process. The change is part of ACI’s continued effort to enhance the experience of publishing and reviewing technical research with the Institute.

ACI has published technical journal content for more than a century. The ACI Materials Journal features research related to concrete materials and performance, while the ACI Structural Journal focuses on the design, analysis and behavior of concrete elements and structures.

The new experience makes it easier for authors to navigate submission requirements and track their manuscripts through review. Reviewers will also benefit from a streamlined workflow for accessing manuscripts, evaluating technical content and submitting recommendations.

Publishing with ACI provides researchers with an opportunity to share their work with a global community of engineers, researchers, educators, contractors, specifiers and other concrete professionals. Additionally, articles published in the ACI Materials Journal and ACI Structural Journal help connect technical research with the professionals and committees advancing concrete design, construction and practice.

The new River Valley ReView platform is expected to open for new manuscript submissions in late November 2026.

Both journals maintain rigorous peer-review standards and provide graduate students, researchers and industry professionals with a respected platform for publishing technical work. Journal submissions may also be eligible for recognition through the ACI Paper Awards program.

To learn more about the ACI Materials Journal and ACI Structural Journal, submit a manuscript or participate as a reviewer, visit concrete.org.