Journal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning

Feature Updates Announcements: New Feature: Online First Articles

Introduction

Feature updates announcements: new feature: online first articles. Announcing Online-First Articles (Articles in Press)! Get faster access to accepted, peer-reviewed research with immediate DOIs, enhancing visibility & impact for authors and readers.

Abstract

Announcement of a New Feature: Online-First Articles We are pleased to introduce our “Online-First Articles” feature, also referred to as “Articles in Press.” This initiative allows authors to make their accepted manuscripts—those that have successfully passed peer review but have not yet been assigned to a specific volume or issue—available at an earlier stage. By providing early online access, your research can reach readers sooner, boosting its visibility and accelerating its potential impact in your field. Benefits of the Online-First Articles Feature: Faster Access: Readers can access your article as soon as it is deemed ready for publication, without waiting for an official issue release. Immediate Citations: Although not yet placed in a final volume or issue, each online-first article is assigned an active DOI, ensuring it can be cited immediately. Enhanced Impact: Early availability can increase the visibility of your research, providing more opportunities for citations and discussions. Similar Terms for Online-First Articles:This feature is also known as: Articles in Press Early Access Articles How Does It Work? Unchanged Peer-Review Process: Authors submit manuscripts as usual, following our rigorous and transparent peer-review procedures. Post-Acceptance Availability: Once accepted, your article is uploaded online in its online-first (or in-press) form, complete with a DOI, basic metadata, and a near-final layout. Volume & Issue Assignment: When a specific volume and issue are determined, your article will be updated with full publication details. The DOI remains unchanged, ensuring stable and consistent referencing. What Authors Should Do: Review Metadata: Please review your article’s metadata once it’s in the online-first stage to confirm the accuracy of author names, affiliations, and titles. Share Your DOI: Feel free to share the DOI of your online-first article with colleagues, peers, and research communities. Contact Editorial Team: For minor corrections or questions, please contact our editorial team promptly. This Online-First Articles feature aims to enhance the convenience, speed, and impact of publishing for our authors while offering readers quicker access to cutting-edge research. We are committed to supporting the dissemination of knowledge efficiently and effectively. Thank you for your continued trust in our journal. We look forward to your future contributions! Best Regards,International Editorial BoardJournal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning (J-HyTEL)Publisher: Sagamedia Teknologi Nusantara

Review

The announcement from the Journal of Hypermedia & Technology-Enhanced Learning (J-HyTEL) regarding its new "Online-First Articles" feature marks a significant and commendable step forward in modern scholarly publishing practices. This initiative, also referred to as "Articles in Press," clearly aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of knowledge dissemination, directly benefiting authors and readers within its specific domain. The editorial board's commitment to improving the publication experience is evident, aligning J-HyTEL with leading journals that prioritize rapid access to cutting-edge research and the acceleration of research impact. The abstract effectively outlines the key advantages of this new feature. For authors, the promise of "Faster Access" and "Immediate Citations" via an active DOI assigned to online-first articles is particularly attractive, enabling their research to gain visibility and impact much sooner than traditional publishing cycles. The emphasis on an "unchanged Peer-Review Process" assures the continued rigor and quality of accepted manuscripts, ensuring that early availability does not compromise academic standards. The clarity in explaining how it works—from post-acceptance availability with basic metadata and a near-final layout to eventual volume/issue assignment with an unchanging DOI—provides valuable transparency and reassurance for contributing authors. By adopting the "Online-First Articles" model, J-HyTEL not only enhances its service to its community but also reinforces its position as a forward-thinking journal committed to best practices in scholarly communication. This feature is a standard expectation in contemporary academic publishing, and its implementation by J-HyTEL is a welcome development that will undoubtedly increase the journal's appeal to authors seeking timely dissemination and broad reach for their work. The clear instructions for authors regarding metadata review, DOI sharing, and contact for corrections further demonstrate a thoughtful and author-centric approach, ultimately strengthening the journal's reputation and its contribution to the field of hypermedia and technology-enhanced learning.

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