Methods to Our Madness: Adapting Methods to the Changing Nature of Our Problems

Abstract

This editorial presents a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) directed to us, as editors of the journal. It speaks to an assessment of the methods review element of the manuscript review process and the evolution witnessed in research methods employed in the journal. We illustrate the current state of research in JBL in terms of the methods used in accepted manuscripts, encouraging authors to employ the method(s) that best fit the research problem at hand. The purpose in bringing forward these observations is to crystallize our expectations of submissions, ensuring a more promising path to publication for authors while elevating the validity of findings presented in our work. We also introduce the articles appearing in this issue.