Respected industry publication Geosynthetics International (GI) has revealed its top papers for last year.

This year GI, the IGS's official journal, chose just one winner and runner-up featuring in Volume 30, with votes cast by the Editorial Board members.

Best Geosynthetics International Paper for 2023 was:

• Naftchali, F.M and Bathurst, R.J. (2023). 'Influence of geosynthetic stiffness on analytical solutions for reinforced fill over void.' Geosynthetics International, 30, No. 1, 95–107.

Runner-up and earning an honorable mention as 'one of the best papers published in Geosynthetics International, in 2023' was:

• Giroud, J.P., Han, J., Tutumluer, E. and Dobie, M.J.D. (2023). 'The use of geosynthetics in roads.' Geosynthetics International, 30, No. 1, 47-80.

Editor-in-Chief Richard Bathurst said: "We thank the members of the Editorial Board for participating in the best paper selection process and congratulate the authors of these excellent papers. Each paper reflects the high standards of the Journal and is an important contribution to our geosynthetics discipline. All IGS members have free access to these papers, as they have free access to all papers published in the Journal."

IGS Members can get free access to Geosynthetics International by first logging into their online IGS account at https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/login/ and clicking on Account > Journals. Non-members can access the journal here: https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/toc/jgein/current.

Read the Official Announcement from the Editors of Geosynthetics International.