Dear Readers, Editors, and Research Community,
We hope this message finds you well. As we reflect on the challenges that the global pandemic has presented us, we recognize that our scientific community has had to adapt and respond to unprecedented demands.
In light of these circumstances, our journal has made the decision to temporarily pause certain operations. This pause has been essential for a thorough restructuring of our editorial team, most of whom are dedicated clinicians. Many of them have been focused on recovering their clinical practices and addressing the immediate health needs of their communities following the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
We understand that this has impacted our publication schedule, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this transitional phase. Our commitment remains strong to ensuring that, upon resumption, our journal not only meets but exceeds the standards and aspirations of our readers, contributors, and the wider research community.
We are using this time to refine our processes, enhance our editorial practices, and strengthen our commitment to disseminating high-quality research that informs and inspires.
As part of our forward-looking approach, we are actively planning our next issue, which is scheduled for publication in 2025.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through this challenging period. We look forward to building a robust and resilient future together.
David Alfaiate and Cidália Manuela Pires
editors-in-chief
We hope this message finds you well. As we reflect on the challenges that the global pandemic has presented us, we recognize that our scientific community has had to adapt and respond to unprecedented demands.
In light of these circumstances, our journal has made the decision to temporarily pause certain operations. This pause has been essential for a thorough restructuring of our editorial team, most of whom are dedicated clinicians. Many of them have been focused on recovering their clinical practices and addressing the immediate health needs of their communities following the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
We understand that this has impacted our publication schedule, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this transitional phase. Our commitment remains strong to ensuring that, upon resumption, our journal not only meets but exceeds the standards and aspirations of our readers, contributors, and the wider research community.
We are using this time to refine our processes, enhance our editorial practices, and strengthen our commitment to disseminating high-quality research that informs and inspires.
As part of our forward-looking approach, we are actively planning our next issue, which is scheduled for publication in 2025.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through this challenging period. We look forward to building a robust and resilient future together.
David Alfaiate and Cidália Manuela Pires
editors-in-chief