About the Journal

The Journal of Methods and Standards (JMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing methodological rigour and standardisation across scientific, engineering, and industrial disciplines. JMS provides a multidisciplinary platform for publishing high-quality research focused on the development, validation, and harmonisation of methods and standards that support reproducibility, interoperability, and innovation.

The journal welcomes submissions in the following core subject areas:

 Methodological Innovations

This section features original research introducing new methodologies, experimental designs, analytical frameworks, and computational techniques. Contributions may include:

  • Novel algorithms or models with demonstrated improvements
  • Advanced laboratory or field methods enhancing precision or scalability
  • Conceptual frameworks that redefine problem-solving approaches
  • Hybrid methods integrating tools from multiple disciplines

 Standardisation Efforts

Focused on the creation and implementation of standards, protocols, and guidelines that ensure consistency and interoperability. Topics include:

  • Development of sector-specific or cross-sector standards
  • Harmonisation of procedures across institutions or regions
  • Impact assessments of standard adoption
  • Contributions from standard-setting organisations

 Validation Studies

This section emphasises the importance of reproducibility and reliability in research. It includes:

  • Benchmarking new methods against established ones
  • Reproducibility studies across laboratories or datasets
  • Robustness and sensitivity analyses
  • Meta-reviews of methodological performance

 Interdisciplinary Applications

Highlighting methods and standards with broad applicability across fields. Examples include:

  • Techniques used in both life sciences and engineering
  • Standards facilitating academia–industry collaboration
  • Strategies for cross-domain data integration
  • Case studies demonstrating successful interdisciplinary translation

 Policy and Governance

Exploring the regulatory and ethical dimensions of methods and standards. Topics include:

  • National and international regulatory frameworks
  • Ethical considerations in standard development
  • Accreditation and quality assurance systems
  • Open science and FAIR principles in governance

 ISO Standards and Global Frameworks

This section is dedicated to research and commentary on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and other globally recognised frameworks. It includes:

  • Development, interpretation, and application of ISO standards across sectors
  • Case studies on ISO implementation in industry, healthcare, environmental science, and more
  • Comparative analyses of ISO standards with regional or sector-specific alternatives
  • Contributions from experts involved in ISO technical committees and working groups