As the landscape of academic publishing evolves, it has become evident that  sustaining the integrity and quality of scholarly journals necessitates innovative approaches.  The implementation of APCs is a proactive step towards securing the longevity and vitality of academic publishing platforms. Therefore, all papers (except for “Book & Multimedia Reviews” and “Correspondence”) received as of 1 June 2024 and accepted for JSE publication for 2025 and beyond will incur a fee of USD $250.00 for “corresponding authors” who are non-SSE members and USD $150.00 for “corresponding authors” who are SSE members in good standing (apply for membership at: https://www.scientificexploration.org/join). Note that authors’ personal, non-reimbursed payments toward publication costs are tax deductible in the United States. These modest APCs—while helping to offset operational expenses—also align with the principle of shared responsibility within academia. By contributing to publication costs, authors invest in the dissemination of their research findings and support the accessibility of knowledge to a wider audience.

JSE has ended print publications with the Spring 2024 issue in favor of a fully online (but printable) format. This approach offers several advantages, including (a) greater cost effectiveness, (b) wider accessibility, (c) increased visibility and impact, (d) accelerated discovery and faster publication times, (e) enhanced collaboration and interactivity, and (f) robust archiving and preservation practices. Note that readers will still be able to print articles or full issues on their own. More detailed information about the impact of this change will be sent soon to current print subscribers.