Journal Publication Update: Transition to Quarterly Production

The journal has undertaken a strategic review of its publication process due to challenges associated with reviewer availability and manuscript turnaround times.

To improve efficiency and ensure sustainable operations, the journal will adopt a quarterly publication, with each issue covering a four-month period, effective from the conclusion of the 2025 publication year.

All manuscripts scheduled for September 2025 will be consolidated and published as a concluding issue for 2025. Thereafter, the journal will publish quarterly issues beginning with September–December, followed by January–April, and subsequent quarters.

This transition is intended to enhance editorial workflow, improve reviewer engagement, and provide more predictable publication timelines for authors and readers.

Further updates will be communicated as implementation progresses.

Author & Reviewer Q&A Explainer

Q1: Why is the journal changing its publication model?
The change addresses delays caused by reviewer availability and aims to improve efficiency and predictability.

Q2: What does “quarterly publication” mean?
The journal will publish four issues per year, with each issue covering a four-month period.

Q3: What happens to manuscripts scheduled for August 2025?
They will be published in a consolidated issue that formally concludes the 2025 publication year.

Q4: Will this affect my manuscript’s DOI or indexing?
No. All DOIs and indexing records will remain valid and unchanged.

Q5: Will peer-review standards change?
No. The journal’s peer-review rigor and ethical standards remain unchanged.

Q6: How will this affect review timelines?
Review timelines will be better aligned with quarterly production, allowing more realistic deadlines for reviewers.

Q7: When does the new model fully take effect?
The quarterly model begins with the September–December issue and continues into 2026.

Q8: Where can authors find updates?
All updates will be posted on the journal website and communicated via official channels.

The Editor-in-Chief

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