AAAS Added Research Future to Journal Program
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has integrated the new review journal into its publication network.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Science — General
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has officially added Research Future to its Science Partner Journal program. The newly integrated journal focuses on publishing review articles across the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and applied sciences.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to establish a forward-looking review publication that facilitates knowledge advancement across multiple scientific disciplines. By joining the AAAS program, the journal gains a global platform while maintaining independent editorial control.
The journal operates under a Creative Commons Attribution License and accepts diverse content types including reviews, perspectives, commentaries, and editorials. Its editorial board is established by the publishing house under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Tie Jun Cui.
The players
American Association for the Advancement of Science
A major international non-profit organization that advances science through peer-reviewed journals, policy advocacy, and public engagement.
Tie Jun Cui
A professor at Southeast University who currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Research Future.
Science and Technology Review Publishing House
A Chinese publishing institution led by the China Association for Science and Technology.
The details
Research Future is managed by the Science and Technology Review Publishing House, which is led by the China Association for Science and Technology. Within the AAAS framework, the publication retains editorial independence while following the program's standards for peer-reviewed review literature. The journal is currently open for global submissions across its specified disciplines.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: AAAS announced the addition of Research Future to its Science Partner Journal program.
The Tech Race
This development follows the established structure of the AAAS Science Partner Journal program, which provides a framework for institutional partners to host independent, open-access academic publications. The AAAS intends to continue seeking additional partners to expand its reach across scientific disciplines.
Researchers and academics in life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering can now submit their review articles, perspectives, and commentaries to the journal. Because the publication uses a Creative Commons Attribution License, all future content will be freely accessible to the public.
The takeaway
The move signals a continued effort by the AAAS to diversify its global research footprint through high-level institutional partnerships. Observers should watch for the first official publication release from Research Future to gauge the journal's thematic focus and editorial impact.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Knowledgespeak.
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