Editorial: Software survey section

1. BWhics

Vol. 19. No. 4. pp. I-IV,

@X21-9290,%6 S3.00 + .W

1986. 0

Printed in Great Britain

1986 Pergamon Press Ltd.

EDITORIAL: SOFTWARE SURVEY SECTION The introduction of the new Software Survey Section to the JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS is to encourage the open exchange of information on software programs unique to our professional With the rapid penetration of computers into academic and industrial institutions has field. come a parallel increase in the number of scientists and researchers designing their own The existence of much of this software remains unknown to even those of us who software. could most benefit from its use. We believe that it is of vital importance to our readers We believe also that a urofessional journal is the that such information be nade available. Your contribution would be'most welcome. best place to share such information. The questionnaire on the following pages is designed to assist you in reporting on software that you may have developed or be in the process of developing. By completing this form, your information will reach thousands of your colleagues who aay benefit from your work and may possibly offer suggestions for further enhancements to your software. Please complete the enclosed form and return it to: Dr Verne L Roberts Institute for Product Safety 1410 Duke University Road Durham, NC 27701, USA We do not intend to review or comment on the contents of the questionnaire. It will be published as is in order to expedite the information cycle process. We would welcome any comments you may have. THE EDITORS

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complete

ICollaboration

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external

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