A letter from the Editor

Gorazd Golob

Editor-in-chief
gorazd.golob@jpmtr.org

In the second issue of the Journal in 2018, the interdisciplinarity of the field, which is covered by the papers accepted for publication, is again evident. The first paper presents a study of the use of Fast Fourier Transform method of acquiring sharpen images, in this case in the post-press process operations. Using this method, where only a simple digital camera is needed as hardware, and image analysis of the sharp image of the prints is used, it is possible to recognize the shape and the position of the print elements, which increases the reliability and performance and reduces the possibility of errors in the manufacturing process.

The second paper presents an overview of the relatively extensive research on the use of font optimization that reduces the use of printing ink, mainly in the office communication. A part of the research is based on previous publications by other authors. The identified deficiencies in the basic method of evaluation of legibility or the likeness of the text is adequately improved, which adds value to the published paper.

The third paper is from the field of electronic media. This time a discourse analysis is made of a television campaign in the Tamil language, to raise awareness and take action against the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Associate Editor Markéta Držková (marketa.drzkova@jpmtr.org) again reviewed and edited the news in the field. The updated content and subject area of Paperbase brings well-organized overview of publications from the field, which is also partly covered by the Journal. The possibilities of cooperation and access to resources and information provided by Mendeley are also introduced. The Intergraf economic report is a relatively optimistic overview of the economic and market situation in the graphic industry. Interesting here is the choice of terminology, because in the title of the report the term “graphic industry” is used, unlike the previously more usual “printing industry” or “graphic arts”. The selection of newly issued books is mainly oriented in the field of inkjet, laser and functional printing, color science, inks and pigments, typography and publishing.

Among the doctoral theses, an overview of the work of Jian Chen in the field of mechanical behavior of the paper, defended at the Technical University of Darmstadt, is presented. Further, at the Linköping University, Paula Žitinski Elías obtained a Ph.D. on the up-to-date subject of image quality and multichannel printing. Towards history oriented Rosie Shute, who studied spelling variations and printed texts of William Caxton, the first English printer, to obtain her Ph.D. at the University of Sheffield.

The Topicalities conclude with a review and presentation of international conferences, workshops, and other events from all over the world, which enable us to obtain information, knowledge and exchange of experiences in the entire field, that we consider as our research area.

The next issue of the Journal will be released in September, just before the International Conference of iarigai. This year it is organized by the Department of Printing Technology of the Warsaw University of Technology, simultaneously with the Conference of the International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts Technology and Management (IC). The participation of iarigai and IC, two important international organizations, at the joint conferences in Warsaw is a good opportunity to deepen the cooperation between both organizations and their members in research and publication of the results both at conferences and in the Journal.

Ljubljana, June 2018

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