Hong Kong, November 2, 2026 — Journal of Operational and Strategic Analytics (JOSA) has been accepted for inclusion in Scopus following an evaluation by the Scopus Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB).

The evaluation confirmed that JOSA meets Scopus requirements regarding editorial governance, publication ethics, peer-review procedures, and academic relevance. In accordance with Scopus indexing policy, the journal's start coverage year is applied retrospectively from the year of selection minus four years. As JOSA was launched in 2023, all articles published since its first volume will be covered by Scopus.

JOSA is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly by Acadlore. It focuses on analytical methods for data-driven decision-making in operational and strategic contexts, covering areas such as operations research, decision science, statistics, management science, strategic management, business analytics, performance evaluation, and risk management. The journal also welcomes research applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and other emerging technologies to operational and strategic challenges.

Through independent peer review, structured editorial assessment, and established production procedures, JOSA is committed to maintaining professional publication standards and facilitating the timely dissemination of scholarly research. Its open-access model provides unrestricted online access to published articles, supporting knowledge exchange among researchers and practitioners worldwide.

The inclusion of JOSA in Scopus marks an important milestone in its international development and visibility. The editorial team will continue to encourage high-quality research, strengthen international academic collaboration, and promote analytical approaches that connect theoretical advances with practical applications in business, public institutions, government agencies, and society.

The editors sincerely thank all authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and academic partners for their continued support and contributions to the journal's development.

For more information, please visit: https://www.acadlore.com/journals/josa

About Acadlore

Acadlore is an international academic publisher dedicated to disseminating scholarly research across a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, computer science, environmental sciences, management, mathematics, and the physical and social sciences. Founded in 2022, the publisher has developed a growing portfolio of nearly fifty peer-reviewed academic journals.

Several Acadlore journals are indexed in major international databases, including Scopus and the Web of Science Core Collection, reflecting the publisher's commitment to rigorous editorial standards and the sustainable development of its journals.

Through international editorial boards, transparent editorial processes, and open-access publishing, Acadlore aims to support the global research community and facilitate the exchange of high-quality scientific knowledge.