JIRS Editorial, Second Quarter 2024

This is the 2 nd issue of 2024.We are in the middle of the transition to quarterly publications and, yes, we do face adjustment issues.The most challenging one is not seeing the regular monthly issue, it is as simple as that!The 'due process' has not changed.All submitted papers are peer reviewed and the review process is more involved, detailed, and stricter.We have made this conscientious decision to improve the reputation of our journal, overcoming at the same time any 'open access' second thoughts.It is noted that, up to now, the number of submitted papers (in 2024) is less compared to previous years.However, we monitor the situation, and we do plan on bringing this issue to the Springer leadership and discuss it with them.I, as your Editor-in-Chief, correspond regularly with Ms. Nathalie Jacobs, who is also monitoring the situation.In any case, from our side nothing has changed.We continue doing a meticulous job, always looking for ways to be better and to better serve you.