This issue commemorates the fifth year of the Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice (JDEP). It also marks our first issue since the transition to a more internationally
recognized platform, Thieme Publishers. Despite the low volume of submissions, we
achieved our target of four issues per year in the last volume. However, we are cognizant
of the needed hard work to maintain the momentum to achieve more quantitative and
qualitative progress.[1] Since the journal is now listed among the publications of our new publisher, we
hope to gain more confidence from authors and readers.
The current issue, albeit small in size, has covered our usual interests. All articles
are closely relevant to our readers' clinical practices and research interests such
as the impact of Ramadan fasting on diabetes care, patterns of management of endocrine
conditions, and diabetes care in conflict zones.
Moving to a new publisher was deemed necessary for the journal to grow and develop
further toward international recognition and appropriate indexation. Indexation status
is a major concern for many potential authors. The journey for full indexation does
not happen at birth but needs to be nurtured to reach adulthood stage. Perhaps some
regional sense of duty and loyalty and perhaps positive discrimination are needed
to support emerging journals.[2]
Maintaining the relevance of the journal to its potential readers remains a vital
determinant of the journals strategy. As stated in the inaugural editorial, we are
aiming for a regional journal with international standards.[3] We are grateful to those who trusted JDEP to disseminate their research and opinions.
We are indebted to our old and recent friends from all over the world for contributing
toward the journey of the journal from infancy to full maturity. Last but not least,
the editorial team is most grateful to the Gulf Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes
for the exclusive funding and unrestricted support.
It is time for us to act now to nurture this together. We wish you all the best for
the year 2022.
