Journal History

Frontier Advances in Applied Science and Engineering (FAASE) was founded to provide a rigorous, multidisciplinary venue for high-quality research in applied science and engineering. From its inception, the journal has emphasized methodical peer review, research transparency, and service to the global scholarly community.

ISSN Assignment

FAASE was assigned its electronic International Standard Serial Number (E-ISSN) 3026-5339. The ISSN assignment was established on 13 September 2023 according to the BRIN ISSN record (Record ID: 20230913361202137).^{BRIN ISSN record} The ISSN and resource metadata are also listed in the ISSN International Centre portal.^{ISSN Portal}

Founding and Development

• 2023 — Editorial Conception. The founding editors defined the mission and scope to bridge applied science and engineering, prioritizing methodological rigor and translational impact. A preliminary editorial board was constituted across materials engineering, environmental technology, computational modelling, industrial systems, and related domains. See the journal’s current focus and scope for continuity of aims: Focus & Scope.
• 2023 — ISSN Registration. The journal completed national ISSN registration and received E-ISSN 3026-5339. (See “ISSN Assignment” above.)
• 2023 — Platform & Workflow. FAASE deployed a double-blind peer-review workflow on OJS with standardized similarity screening, image/data-integrity checks, and structured decision rubrics. The journal homepage was launched to provide author guidelines, templates, and editorial policies: FAASE Home.
• 2024 — DOI & Metadata. Crossref registration was completed and article-level DOIs were activated. Reference linking and funding registry disclosure were integrated into production.
• 2024 — Editorial Expansion. Section Editors were appointed for (i) Materials & Manufacturing, (ii) Energy & Environment, (iii) Civil & Infrastructure, and (iv) Computing & Industrial Engineering, strengthening domain coverage and reviewer networks.
• 2024 — Archiving & Preservation. Content preservation was enabled through a digital archiving arrangement (publisher repository + LOCKSS/PKP PN), ensuring long-term accessibility and fixity checks.
• March 2025 — Indexed in Dimensions. FAASE content metadata and citations began appearing in Dimensions, improving discoverability and analytics coverage for authors and institutions.
• June 2025 — Security Incident & Remediation. The journal website experienced a brief defacement due to a third-party plugin vulnerability. No manuscript or reviewer data were exfiltrated. Immediate actions included (a) isolating the affected instance, (b) rotating credentials and API keys, (c) applying vendor patches, (d) enforcing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules, and (e) commissioning an external security audit. Full service resumed within 24 hours with enhanced monitoring and backup policies.
• 2025 — Author Services. FAASE introduced structured reporting checklists (statistics, reproducibility, and image-integrity) and optional data/code availability statements to reinforce transparency and reusability.

Continuity of Mission

FAASE remains committed to rigorous, double-blind peer review; responsible research and publication ethics; and a transparent editorial process that supports reproducibility and practical impact across applied science and engineering. The journal’s scope statement is maintained to reflect emerging areas while preserving methodological standards: Focus & Scope.

Attribution and Records

Official identifiers: E-ISSN 3026-5339 (BRIN ISSN record; ISSN Portal). Editorial milestones above are maintained in the journal’s internal administrative records and reflected on the public website as applicable: FAASE Home.