"Statistics & Decision" has once again been selected as a CSSCI-source journal.

Recently, the editorial team of *Statistics & Decision* received the "CSSCI (2023–2024) Source Journal Inclusion Certificate" from the China Social Science Research Evaluation Center at Nanjing University. Once again, *Statistics & Decision* has been selected as a CSSCI source journal—marking the 10th time the magazine has made it onto this prestigious list.

The Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (CSSCI), developed and maintained by the China Social Science Research Evaluation Center at Nanjing University, is a comprehensive information system designed to help users search for scholarly papers and track citation data in the fields of humanities and social sciences written in Chinese. Widely regarded as the most commonly used evaluation tool within China’s academic community for assessing humanities and social science journals, the CSSCI also aligns with international standards and serves as a prestigious benchmark for measuring the academic quality of theoretical journals and collected works in these disciplines—enjoying recognized authority across the global scholarly landscape.

In recent years, *Statistics & Decision* journal has consistently upheld the correct political direction, public opinion guidance, and values. Adhering to the principles of "quality first, innovation paramount," the journal remains committed to its mission of "serving academia and scholars." It focuses intently on China's socio-economic practices, emphasizing the application of statistical theories, data, and methodologies to analyze and interpret social and economic phenomena. With a strong emphasis on identifying critical issues and fostering academic innovation, the journal has seen its academic influence index steadily rise, further expanding its reach and impact in the scholarly community.

Going forward, this journal will steadfastly uphold the philosophy of "meticulous scholarship, striving for excellence," while remaining true to our editorial focus and distinctive style. We are committed to advancing statistical scholarship and academic disciplines, serving scholars across the board, and contributing the scholarly expertise of *Statistics & Decision* to the development of China’s statistical field, academic community, and intellectual discourse system.