Understanding the In-Press Feature: The 8Ws and 1H of IJRC

Abstract

1. What is the In-Press feature? 

The In-Press feature enables early online publication of structured abstracts of accepted articles before the full issue is released.
This allows authors to share peer-reviewed findings promptly while the full paper remains under editorial and production review.

2. Why was it introduced? 

As a biannual journal, publication gaps between acceptance and final release can delay visibility, citation opportunities, and engagement.
The In-Press feature was introduced to overcome these delays, allowing authors’ work to reach the research community immediately after acceptance.

3. Who is involved? 

• Authors — prepare and submit the structured abstract for early posting.

• Editors — verify content and format before publication.

• Readers — access accepted research ahead of issue release.

  4. Whom does it benefit?

It benefits:

• Authors — by improving early visibility and citations.

• Readers — by providing faster access to emerging research.

• Institutions — by showcasing ongoing scholarly contributions.

  5. Where is it published?

In-Press abstracts are hosted in the In-Press section of the journal’s website.
Each entry includes the article title, authors, structured abstract, and a persistent URL that remains unchanged when the full paper is published.

  6. When is it published?

Immediately after the manuscript has received final editorial approval.
The In-Press section is updated continuously, ensuring ongoing visibility for newly accepted works.

  7. How does the process work?

After acceptance:

1. The author submits a short abstract in the Problem–Aim–Method–Result–Conclusion (PAMRC) format.

2. The editorial team reviews and formats the abstract for online publication.

3. The abstract is published with a stable link that will remain valid after the final article is released.

  8. Which authors can use it?

All authors whose manuscripts are accepted for publication can participate in the In-Press program.

  9. What else should authors know?

• Only the abstract and metadata appear during the In-Press stage.

• The In-Press link remains permanent and citable, and will automatically point to the final published version once released.

• Authors who have posted preprints are encouraged to update their preprint records themselves, replacing the preprint’s provisional link with the official In-Press link.
  This ensures that readers access the verified, peer-reviewed version while maintaining continuity in citations.

• The feature enhances early dissemination while preserving editorial integrity and publication quality.