Constraints Journal – Prominent and Classic Paper Awards 2025
The Constraints journal is pleased to announce two awards for papers published in the journal:
The Constraints Prominent Paper Award which recognizes outstanding papers published not more than 7 years ago in the Constraints journal that are exceptional in their significance and impact. Nominations are now solicited for papers published in Constraints between 2018 and 2024 (inclusive) for the 2025 Prominent Paper Award.
The Constraints Classic Paper Award which recognizes outstanding papers published at least 15 calendar years ago in the Constraints journal that are exceptional in their significance and impact. Nominations are now solicited for papers published in Constraints between 1996 and 2010 (inclusive) for the 2025 Classic Paper Award.
The publication year refers to the publication year of the issue in which the paper appeared.
Evaluation Criteria
Factors influencing the decision of the award include:
Did the paper start a significant new line of research?
Has the paper made a major theoretical advance?
Has it heavily influenced other researchers (whether in or outside CP?)
Has the paper influenced applications?
Nomination Submission
Nominations are welcome until the end of 22 June 2025, AoE. A nomination may come from anyone. Posthumous awards will be considered. All papers can be found online on the Springer webpage.
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