Prof. Xilong Qu from Changsha Normal University in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Applied Pattern Recognition.

The European Journal of Industrial Engineering has announced that it will be increasing its publication frequency from six to eight issues per year from 2025 onwards.

Prof. Alberto Camarero Orive from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain has been appointed to take over editorship of the World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research.

Prof. Zhixiang Hou from the Changsha University of Science and Technology in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Collaborative Engineering.

We are proud to announce that the following Inderscience journals have been added to the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Academic Journal Guide:

International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences
International Journal of Innovation and Learning
International Journal of Knowledge and Learning
International Journal of Learning and Change
International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development
International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking
International Journal of Services Economics and Management
International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage
International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development
International Journal of Tourism Policy

Inderscience's Editorial Office congratulates all editors and board members involved and thanks them for their continued efforts in raising the prestige of their journals.

Prof. Huawen Liu from Shaoxing University in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Intelligence and Sustainable Computing.

The International Journal of Mobile Communications has recently been indexed by Scopus. Inderscience's Editorial Office congratulates the journal's Editor in Chief, Dr. June Wei, along with her editors and editorial board.

Prof. Christian Lauter from the Private University of Management and Technology in Germany has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Automotive Composites.

We are pleased to announce that the International Journal of Applied Pattern Recognition is now an Open Access-only journal. All accepted articles submitted from 28 October 2024 onwards will be Open Access, and will require an article processing charge of US $1600.

Inderscience has recently acquired the Journal of Business and Management for its Management and Business Collection.

The Journal of Business and Management (JBM) was inaugurated in 1993 and has been well known by business scholars worldwide over the last three decades. It is a double-blind refereed, Gold Open Access journal publishing high-quality original and review papers, technical reports, case studies, conference reports, management reports, book reviews and notes, commentaries and news. The journal focuses on emerging changes in theories, strategies and methods of business and management brought about by the internet and information technology applications, and on their implications for associated processes, products and services.

JBM's Editor in Chief, Prof. Eldon Y. Li, states that the journal serves as a highly professional and authoritative source of information in the fields of business and management, with the objective of providing a forum for theories and practices in all areas of business, management and organisational decision-making that are of interest to academics, practitioners and policy makers. Emphasis is given to the international dimension in order to overcome cultural and national barriers and to frame the related social, political, economic and emerging issues within the context of global communities.

We are pleased to announce that the International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics is now an Open Access-only journal. All accepted articles submitted from 11 October 2024 onwards will be Open Access, and will require an article processing charge of US $1600.

Inderscience's Editorial Office is pleased to announce that the following journals have been newly indexed by the Smithsonian Institution's prestigious Astrophysics Data System (ADS):

• International Journal of Agriculture Innovation, Technology and Globalisation
• International Journal of Critical Infrastructures
• International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy
• International Journal of Environment and Health
• International Journal of Environment and Pollution
• International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development
• International Journal of Environment and Waste Management
• International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management
• International Journal of Exergy
• International Journal of Global Energy Issues
• International Journal of Global Environmental Issues
• International Journal of Global Warming
• International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology
• International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development
• International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering
• International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology
• International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology
• International Journal of Sustainable Development
• International Journal of Sustainable Society
• International Journal of Water
• Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal

Dr. Jianyu Ma from Robert Morris University in the USA has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Business and Systems Research.

In line with COPE guidelines, artificial intelligence tools (e.g. ChatGPT) cannot be listed as named authors on submitted articles. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their article, even those parts produced by any AI tool, and are thus liable for any inaccuracies or breach of publication ethics.

Authors who have used AI tools to develop their article and/or to write, generate or edit text must include a note in the article's Acknowledgements section describing the technologies used and their purpose.

Please note that this policy does not apply to software such as spelling or grammar checkers or reference managers. Authors using such tools do not need to include a note about them in the Acknowledgements section.

Prof. Sangbing (Jason) Tsai from the International Engineering and Technology Institute in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Dynamical Systems and Differential Equations.

Dr. Shoulin Yin from the Shenyang Normal University in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Intelligent Systems Design and Computing.

Prof. Rongbo Zhu from Huazhong Agricultural University in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Radio Frequency Identification Technology and Applications.

Associate Prof. Debiao Meng from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Ocean Systems Management.

Prof. Yixiang Chen from East China Normal University has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Big Data Intelligence.

Inderscience's Editorial Office has announced that the International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering is now an Open Access-only journal. All accepted articles submitted from 15 August 2024 onwards will be Open Access and will require an article processing charge of USD $1600. Authors who have submitted articles prior to 15 August 2024 will still have a choice of publishing as a standard or an Open Access article. You can find more information on Open Access here.

Dr. Luigi Aldieri from the University of Salerno in Italy has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Governance and Financial Intermediation.

The journal's Editor in Chief, Dr. Giuseppe Giulio Calabrese, had the following to say:

"Reaching this remarkable milestone is a testament to the hard work, dedication and innovation of each and every IJATM board member in contributing to our mission of issuing an outstanding academic journal in industrial organisation and business management.

The goal of IJATM is to publish original, high-quality research within the field of the automotive industry. Our editors actively seek articles that will have a significant impact on theory and practice. IJATM aims to establish channels of communication between policy makers, executives in the automotive industry, both OEM and suppliers, and related business and academic experts in the field.

IJATM has come a long way, but we still have a lot to accomplish. We have ambitious goals and exciting opportunities ahead of us. I am confident that with the talent and passion of our board members, authors and reviewers, we will continue to grow and improve the indexing status of our journal."

Inderscience's Editorial Office is delighted to report that Electronic Government, an International Journal has been indexed by Clarivate's Emerging Sources Citation Index

The journal's Editor in Chief, Dr. June Wei, would like to take this opportunity to express her deep appreciation to her Editorial Board Members and to Inderscience's Editorial Office staff. She says, "It is all their hard work and great support over the years that's brought Electronic Government the success of being indexed in Clarivate's ESCI."

Clarivate has recently released its latest impact factors, and Inderscience's Editorial Office is pleased to report that many Inderscience journals have increased their impact factors, particularly the European Journal of Industrial Engineering, International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, International Journal of Applied Pattern Recognition and International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics.

Impact factors are displayed on all indexed journals' homepages. We congratulate all the editors, board members, reviewers and authors who have contributed to these latest indexing achievements.

Scopus has now released its 2023 CiteScores. Inderscience's Editorial Office is pleased to report that many Inderscience journals have improved their CiteScores, particularly the following titles:

• International Journal of Integrated Supply Management
• International Journal of Green Economics
• International Journal of Hydromechatronics
• International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning
• Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development
• International Journal of Medical Engineering & Informatics
• International Journal of Intelligent Information and Database Systems
• International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering
• International Journal of High Performance Systems Architecture

All CiteScores are available on indexed journals' homepages. The Editorial Office thanks all of the editors, board members, authors and reviewers who have helped to make these successes possible.

Prof. Zongqing Zhou from the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators in the USA has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Hospitality and Event Management.

Inderscience is pleased to announce the news that the International Journal of Vehicle Performance has been indexed by Clarivate's Emerging Sources Citation Index.

The journal's Editor in Chief, Dr. Xiaobo Yang, has offered the following comments:

"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the inclusion of the International Journal of Vehicle Performance (IJVP) in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). This marks a significant milestone for IJVP and reflects the dedication and hard work of our editorial team, contributors and reviewers.

Inclusion in ESCI not only acknowledges the quality and relevance of the research published in our journal, but also enhances the journal's visibility and accessibility across the global academic community. We are confident that this will further encourage scholarly contributions and enrich the discourse within the field of vehicle systems performance.

We are committed to maintaining and improving the standards that have led to this achievement. This recognition provides us with the motivation to continue our efforts in publishing high-quality research and fostering academic excellence."

Inderscience's Editorial Office is pleased to report that the International Journal of Hydromechatronics has increased its Scopus CiteScore from 6.0 to 7.6.

The journal's Editor in Chief, Prof. Liang Yan, said, "This year, IJHM achieved a CiteScore of 7.6, marking a 27% increase. Over the past year, the editorial team has made significant efforts to control manuscript quality, optimise the review process and enhance promotional efforts. Both the editorial board and the young editorial members have dedicated more effort to the journal's development. We sincerely extend our gratitude to our readers and authors for their support. Moving forward, we will continue to strive to make IJHM a better and more influential journal."

Inderscience is pleased to announce that the International Journal of Information and Computer Security has been indexed by Clarivate's Emerging Sources Citation Index.

The journal's Editor in Chief, Associate Prof. Biju Issac, has shared the following statement concerning this achievement:

"The news of IJICS getting indexed in Clarivate's Emerging Sources Citation Index is fantastic. It clearly reflects the quality of the papers published in the journal through rigorous peer review, and I am sure it will attract further high-quality paper submissions. I would especially like to thank the authors, editorial board members and reviewers for their contributions in making this journal successful. I hope the quality of this journal will only get better in the days to come. We will be aiming for a higher impact factor over the next few years."

Prof. Eldon Li from National Chung Cheng University in Taiwan has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Information Systems and Management.

Dr. Carlos Alberto Devece Carañana from the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Technoentrepreneurship.

Prof. Ikou Kaku from Tokyo City University in Japan has been appointed to take over editorship of the Asian Journal of Management Science and Applications.

Prof. Dmitry Ivanov from the Berlin School of Economics and Law in Germany has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Integrated Supply Management. Prof. Ivanov and Inderscience's Editorial Office send their sincere thanks to Dr. Ajay Das, the journal's previous Editor in Chief, who will remain involved in the journal as a member of its Advisory Board.

Associate Prof. Maoqing Zhang from Henan University of Technology in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Complexity in Applied Science and Technology.

We are pleased to announce that the International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets is now an Open Access-only journal. All accepted articles submitted from 15th May 2024 onwards will be Open Access. There is an article processing charge to publish in this journal of USD $3000 or GBP £2000 (or Euro equivalent) for UK or EU-based authors. From 15th August 2024 the article processing charge will change to USD $1600.

Prof. Gustavo Alonso from the National Institute of Nuclear Research in Mexico has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Low Radiation.

The following invitation comes from Prof. Tuğrul Özel, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, and his editorial team:

We are the editorial team of the International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems (online ISSN 1753-1047; print ISSN 1753-1039), which is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes four issues per year including open-access articles. We are calling for papers for Vol. 17 No. 4 of the journal, and cordially invite you to submit your manuscripts.

You can view the journal's profile here. Instructions on how to submit papers are available under the Submitting Articles tab on this journal webpage. Free sample articles from the journal are available here.

The International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems is indexed by Scopus, Compendex, Academic OneFile (Gale), cnpLINKer and Expanded Academic ASAP, among others. It has a CiteScore of 1.7 (2022).

Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and associates.

For any queries, please contact Prof. Tuğrul Özel at ozel@rutgers.edu

Best regards,
Editorial team
International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems

Associate Prof. Xin Wang from Shenyang Jianzhu University in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Signal and Imaging Systems Engineering.

Inderscience is pleased to announce that the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business has been indexed by Clarivate's Emerging Sources Citation Index.

The journal's Editor in Chief, Prof. Leo Dana, thanks his editorial board and IJESB's reviewers for the parts they played in reaching this significant milestone, as well as all the authors who've submitted their research to the journal.

We are pleased to report that the International Journal of Sustainable Aviation has been indexed by Scopus. Inderscience's Editorial Office congratulates the journal's Editor in Chief, Prof. T. Hikmet Karakoc, along with his Associate Editors and Editorial Board.

Prof. Marco Valeri (marco.valeri@unicusano.it), the new Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management (IJCLM), invites articles on topics related to complexity in leadership, governance, management and organisational dynamics. This will help to provide a summary of current research along with predictions of where research is likely to go in the future on the subjects of complexity, nonlinearity, consciousness, intrinsic intelligence, collective intelligence, connectivity, autopoiesis, adaptation, diversity, self-organisation, emergence, dissipation, edge of chaos, butterfly effect and sustainability. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit articles to IJCLM so that they can share their research on the subject.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leadership sensitive to initial input, innovation and creativity
• Empirical research in frameworks and practices
• Internationalisation
• Cultural entrepreneurship
• Digitalisation and artificial intelligence
• Tourism management
• Nonlinear intelligence/thinking, knowledge management, organisational learning
• Complexity/intelligence mindset, intelligence paradigms
• Family business and financial performance
• Complexity adaptive dynamics, complexity/intelligence-centric processes
• Impact of managerial organisation on communities
• Developments and changes in managerial ideas
• Gender impact on organisations

IJCLM is an international peer-reviewed journal. It aims to promote a deeper comprehension and to provide dialogue across country borders and cultures on the issues of complexity in leadership, governance and management. In this respect, it aims to serve as a platform where new philosophies, theories, empirical research findings and case studies can be published and shared internationally.

IJCLM is a vehicle which provides the latest findings, developments and thinking in management, governance and leadership to corporate leaders, company managers, business consultants, education leaders, national policy makers, military leaders, academics and researchers. IJCLM is also a forum through which different stakeholders worldwide can disseminate new thinking, theories, strategies and practices involved in complexity in leadership, governance and management, thus learning from each other's expertise and experience.

IJCLM publishes original papers in theoretical development and empirical research, case studies, discussion papers, conference reports, book reviews, commentaries and news dealing with the frontiers of complexity in leadership, governance and management. IJCLM welcomes worldwide contributions from academics, researchers, policy makers, corporate leaders, educators and business consultants and practitioners with interest in the topics specified.

All articles for this journal must be submitted using the online submissions system available via the Submitting Articles tab at www.inderscience.com/ijcih. Please follow all instructions and author guidelines.

There are no charges for publishing with this journal, unless you require your article to be Open Access. You can find more information on OA here.

Associate Prof. Laura Broccardo from Università degli studi di Torino in Italy has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Corporate Strategy and Social Responsibility.

Associate Prof. Luna Leoni, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Information and Operations Management Education, is delighted to announce the following award winners:

• Best Paper Award 2023
  Assigned to Dr. Abeni El-Amin for the article "Leading the diversity and inclusion narrative through continuing professional education", due to the importance of the addressed topics, especially in the current socio-economic context and even more so in the educational setting.
• Best Reviewer Award 2023
  Assigned to Dr. Thomas Tiahrt for the crucial contributions and valuable suggestions provided for reviewed manuscripts.

Dr. Daniela Carlucci from the University of Basilicata in Italy has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development.

Associate Prof. Marco Valeri from Niccolò Cusano University in Italy has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management.

Prof. Matti Muhos from the University of Oulu in Finland has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development.

Prof. Tianliang Li from the Wuhan University of Technology in China has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology.

Prof. Filippo Vitolla from LUM University Giuseppe Degennaro in Italy has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Financial Services Management.

Dr. Abdessamad Didi, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion, cordially invites general submissions to IJPEC, particularly those that "empower tomorrow" by navigating the complex landscape of energy challenges and sustainable solutions.

Dr. Didi expands as follows:

"Today, the increasing demand for energy poses a significant challenge, and the effective utilisation of this energy requires a complex process involving several essential elements. This includes mobilising qualified human resources, establishing well-equipped structures and leveraging the knowledge and expertise of all involved stakeholders. The harmonious coordination of these diverse elements is crucial to ensuring the success of this endeavour.

From this perspective, power and energy conversion (whether thermal, nuclear, solar, etc.) play a central role. The mastery of these aspects is currently within our reach, allowing us to positively influence the future of energy management. This involves not only adopting cutting-edge conversion technologies but also implementing sustainable energy practices and policies.

Simultaneously, it is essential to consider all anomalies and potential challenges that may arise in this process. This requires constant vigilance and the implementation of adaptive correction mechanisms. The lessons learned from these experiences will contribute to continuously improving our practices and strengthening our resilience for future challenges.

Furthermore, one of the perspectives that generates significant interest is water production through seawater desalination. While this approach requires considerable power and energy, it offers a valuable solution to meeting the growing demand for drinking water. The ongoing development of more efficient and sustainable desalination technologies is therefore a strategic area for the future.

In summary, managing energy and power today requires a holistic approach, involving synergies among human resources, conversion technologies, continuous process monitoring and innovative initiatives such as seawater desalination. It is through a thorough understanding of these elements and consistent implementation that we can shape a more sustainable future for humanity on Earth. All of these aspects can have a profound impact on our success, and in this regard, we aim to contribute to the advancement of science through the International Journal of Power and Energy Conversion, and invite researchers to contribute to our journal to promote scientific progress and create a promising future."

You can visit IJPEC's homepage for more information on the journal and for guidance on how to submit articles.

Prof. Jianbo Su, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications, is pleased to announce that the 2022-2023 Best Editorial Board Member Award has been won by Prof. Junguo Lu, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in recognition of his intelligent and incisive insight on recommending influential papers with higher citations.

Associate Prof. Massimiliano M. Pellegrini from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" in Italy has been appointed to take over editorship of the International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business.

Prof. Tuğrul Özel, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, is delighted to announce the winners of the journal's Best Paper Awards for the years ranging from 2020 to 2022.

The awards are based on the number of citations listed in Google Scholar and Scopus, and the winners for each year are as follows:

2022

Process concatenation to reduce thermal changes in machine tools
E. Wenkler, M. Selch, A. Hellmich and S. Ihlenfeldt

Machine learning approaches towards digital twin development for machining systems
Krzysztof Jarosz and Tuğrul Özel

Hybrid finite elements method-artificial neural network approach for hardness prediction of AA6082 friction stir welded joints
Mariangela Quarto, Sara Bocchi, Gianluca D'Urso and Claudio Giardini

2021

Physics-based simulation models for digital twin development in laser powder bed fusion
Lihang Yang and Tuğrul Özel

Selective laser melting of titanium alloys: effect of processing parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties
Ajay Kushwaha, S. Anand Kumar and Rajkumar Velu

Investigating mechanical properties of 3D printed parts manufactured in different orientations on multijet printer
Ramesh Chand, Vishal S. Sharma and Rajeev Trehan

2020

Evaluation on advantages of low frequency assisted drilling (LFAD) aluminium alloy Al7075
Fernando Veiga, Alfredo Suárez, Alain Gil Del Val, Mariluz Penalva and Luis Norberto Lopez De Lacalle

Review on electro-hydrostatic actuator: system configurations, design methods and control technologies
Bo Li, Yongteng Liu, Cao Tan, Qijing Qin and Yingtao Lu

Interoperability of the future factory: an overview of concepts and research challenges
Lai Xu, Paul De Vrieze, Hongnian Yu, Keith Phalp and Yuewei Bai