The journal *Statistics & Decision-Making* was founded in 1985 and is now under the supervision of Yangtze River Publishing & Media Co., Ltd. It is a widely distributed, internationally recognized academic journal in China, classified as a Chinese Core Journal, a source journal for the Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI), a China Core Technology Journal, a RCCSE China Core Academic Journal, and a prestigious journal in Hubei Province.

Over the past four decades since its inception, *Statistical & Decision* magazine has thrived under the collective support of its dedicated readership and esteemed authors. Embracing fresh statistical thinking while showcasing innovative empirical perspectives, the journal has consistently upheld its distinctive editorial philosophy: "integrating statistics with decision-making, balancing theory with robust evidence." Guided by the guiding principle of "meticulous scholarship, striving for excellence," the magazine has continuously refined its editorial quality and intellectual caliber, earning widespread acclaim from readers and recognition from scholars alike. Since 1992, the journal has been recognized as a core Chinese-language journal for ten consecutive sessions in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2021, and 2023. Additionally, it has been featured as a source journal for the Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI) for eleven consecutive years—spanning 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and projected for 2025. Moreover, the journal has earned prestigious accolades over the years, including being named among China’s Core Academic Journals (RCCSE) for six consecutive sessions—from 2009 to 2015—and again in 2017, 2020, and 2023. In 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, *Statistical & Decision* was honored as one of "China’s Most Internationally Influential Academic Journals," as selected by CNKI, the China Science Literature Metrics Evaluation Research Center, and Tsinghua University Library. In 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, the journal was also recognized as a "China’s Core Science and Technology Journal." Furthermore, in 2020, it was awarded the title of "Hubei Province’s Most Influential Academic Journal" and proudly entered the ranks of "Top 100 Chinese Academic Journals in Digital Influence." Today, *Statistical & Decision* is proudly indexed in the China Academic Journal (CD-ROM) Full-text Database, the China Academic Journal Comprehensive Evaluation Database, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). It is also included in the National Philosophy and Social Sciences Academic Journal Database and the National Philosophy and Social Sciences Literature Center Database, solidifying its status as a leading voice in the global academic community.

　　In recent years, *Statistical & Decision* magazine has developed its own distinctive style as it continues to explore cutting-edge research tailored for universities, scientific inquiry, and academia. Grounded in the latest statistical theories, the journal delves into innovative statistical methods, highlights decision-making theories and techniques, and champions quantitative, empirically driven studies. As a result, it has gained widespread acclaim among university faculty, students, and researchers from leading scientific institutions. Today, its online readership spans an impressive 138 countries and regions.

　　This journal will always remain true to its established style, firmly upholding the principle of "quality first, scholars foremost," and working alongside you to build a prestigious brand, showcasing outstanding academic achievements to a wide audience.