Adaption of the Continuous Publication Model

As part of its publishing policy, Acarological Studies (AS) formally accepted and began implementing the continuous publication model in 2026. Under this paradigm, manuscripts are published online as soon as they are ready, after successfully completing the peer-review process and all necessary technical preparations for publication, such as final proofreading and typesetting, without waiting for issue-based publication schedules and while being organized within an annual volume structure.

One modern strategy to improve the effectiveness of scholarly communication is the continuous publication model. Accepted articles are made available to the research community in a shorter amount of time by eliminating the temporal constraints associated with traditional issue-based publishing, which accelerates the dissemination of current scientific knowledge, while ensuring bibliographic continuity at the volume level.

Within this model, each paper in AS is assigned its own internal page numbering and is identified by an electronic article number (e-location ID). This identifier, used in citation information, supports the clear, permanent and internationally standards-compliant traceability of articles in the digital environment, independent of sequential pagination.

Adopting the continuous publication approach allows for more flexible and effective management of editorial workflows, immediate access to accepted articles, and prompt release of published content. By using this strategy, AS aims to reinforce the values of transparency, rapidity and accessibility in academic publishing, while maintaining a consistent and clearly defined publication structure.

DergiPark's technology infrastructure has made this adoption easy to implement. We would like to express our gratitude to DergiPark for helping to ensure that publishing procedures are carried out efficiently and in accordance with accepted norms in the digital environment.

Under the adopted publication model, authors submitting manuscripts to AS benefit from the more rapid publication of their accepted work, while readers and researchers gain uninterrupted access to up-to-date content. Acarological Studies continues its publishing activities with the aim of providing a high-quality, reliable and fully accessible publication platform for all parties involved, supported by a transparent and internationally compatible publication framework.

IZ (National Identifier) Integration in Acarological Studies

All articles published in Acarological Studies are now assigned a unique IZ (National Identifier) through the DergiPark infrastructure.

Within the scope of the Continuous Publication Model implemented in 2026, IZ identifiers are automatically generated for all manuscripts submitted to and published on DergiPark. Functionally comparable to DOI, the IZ provides a permanent and unique access link to academic content and enables consistent tracking throughout the publication lifecycle. The IZ system operates as a complementary mechanism and does not replace existing DOI practices.

Detailed information regarding the IZ system and its integration within DergiPark is available at: https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/announcement/26

 

11th Symposium of the European Association of Acarologists (EurAAc)

 

The 11th Symposium of the European Association of Acarologists (EurAAc) is planned to be held in September 2028 in Wieliczka, Poland.

At this stage, detailed information such as the exact dates, the scientific programme, the registration and abstract deadlines and the names of the local organising committee have not yet been officially released. Updates will be shared once formal announcements become available.

Researchers working in acarology are encouraged to note these preliminary dates in their calendars.

Mite Specialist Group (MSG)

Mite Specialist Group (MSG) now has official status under the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Sebahat Ozman-Sullivan (Türkiye) is the group chair. Maria Orlova (Russia) and Ashley Dowling (USA) are the vice-chairs. Agnieszka Napierala (Poland) is the Red List Assessment Coordinator. Gregory T. Sullivan (Australia) is the Conservation Initiatives Coordinator.

MSG members and advisory groups are encouraged to do whatever they can personally and through their networks to contribute to a global effort to conserve mite diversity through research, education, advocacy and direct conservation initiatives.

Persons interested in joining the MSG should have a special focus on conservation. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the group chair, Sebahat Ozman-Sullivan.