Change of Publisher from 2027

Dear Authors, please be advised that, as of 2027, the journal Regular and Chaotic Dynamics will have a new publisher. Our long-standing cooperation with Pleiades Publishing, Ltd. will conclude at the end of 2026. Beginning with the first issue of 2027, the journal will be published and distributed by Izhevsk Institute of Computer Science at http://rcd.ics.org.ru.

Recent Developments

The current publisher, Pleiades Publishing Ltd (PPL), did not renew its contract with the distributor Springer Nature for a new term, which resulted in the termination of licensing agreements with a whole range of journals, including Regular and Chaotic Dynamics, from the beginning of 2027.

Under the terms of the license agreement between the RCD founders and PPL, the rights to the journal RCD revert to the founders, represented by the Izhevsk Institute of Computer Science (IICS), where the editorial office is based.

IICS possesses its own editorial and publishing system, along with the necessary infrastructure and sufficient experience to assume the functions of not only the editorial office but also the publisher and distributor. IICS already publishes two other journals, demonstrating the capability to manage the entire workflow independently.

IICS intends to conduct the transfer of the journal in full compliance with the NISO Transfer Code of Practice — a recognized standard designed to ensure an orderly transition that protects the journal's indexing and abstracting coverage and the integrity of its citation record. We have formally notified PPL of our intention and are preparing the required updates for all registration systems and databases. We are currently awaiting PPL's confirmation to proceed with a compliant handover.

Publishing Model

Starting from 2027, the journal will operate under an Open Access model. All published articles will be freely and immediately available to readers worldwide, without any subscription or paywall barriers. Furthermore, no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees will be levied on authors.

Online Submission

Please note that PPL's editorial and publishing system at https://publish.sciencejournals.com is no longer available. All previously submitted manuscripts have been transferred to the editorial office's system at http://rcd.ics.org.ru. To access your personal account and track the status of your submission, please use the password recovery function on that site or contact the editorial office at editorial@rcd.ru. Please note that from this point forward, all manuscripts will be submitted and handled only through the editorial system at http://rcd.ics.org.ru.

Author Guidelines and Editorial Policies

While the publisher is changing, the journal's identity and standards remain fully intact. The editorial board, the editorial staff, all author guidelines, editorial policies, and peer-review procedures remain fully unchanged. Manuscripts should continue to be submitted and prepared in accordance with the existing requirements.

Publication Schedule

The publication schedule of the journal will be maintained without interruption. All issues planned for 2027 and beyond will be released in accordance with the established timeline, ensuring continuity for our readership and contributing authors.

Online First

All accepted and peer-reviewed papers will be processed and published online first, without waiting for the next scheduled issue.

Citation and Indexing

The journal remains committed to maintaining its current indexing and abstracting coverage in all major databases. We are working to ensure a smooth transfer of metadata to all relevant indexing and citation databases. Please be aware that, while we will make every effort to update the journal's records promptly, some delays in the synchronization process are unavoidable. We therefore ask for your patience: during this period, temporary gaps or discrepancies in database listings and citation counts may occur.

Contact Information

Should you have any questions, concerns, or require further clarification regarding this transition, please contact us at editorial@rcd.ru.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and contributions to Regular and Chaotic Dynamics, and we look forward to your submissions.