Restoration and System Enhancement of the Journal of Clean and Sustainable Production

2026-02-03

Dear Authors, Reviewers, and Members of the Academic Community,

We sincerely apologize for the prolonged disruption to our digital services. Following the cyber-security incident involving malware in late 2025, the Journal of Clean and Sustainable Production has undergone an extensive recovery and system fortification process.

We are pleased to announce that our official website is now fully operational and secured. Our technical team has conducted a comprehensive data integrity audit and migrated the platform to a high-security infrastructure to ensure the protection of your intellectual property and personal data.

Key Improvements & Security Upgrades

To mitigate future risks and enhance the user experience, we have implemented the following upgrades:

  • Hardened Security Infrastructure: Deployment of advanced SSL encryption and multi-layer Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

  • Mandatory Credential Reset: To ensure account integrity, all registered users are required to perform a password reset upon their first login.

  • Automated Redundancy: New real-time backup protocols have been established to prevent data loss and ensure continuity of the editorial process.

  • Optimized OJS Performance: Upgraded Open Journal Systems (OJS) framework for faster navigation and improved metadata indexing.

Action Required for Authors and Reviewers

To resume your activities within the journal, please follow these steps:

  1. Account Access: Navigate to the login page and utilize the "Forgot your password?" function to re-establish secure access.

  2. Manuscript Verification: Authors with pending submissions are encouraged to verify the status of their manuscripts. If you notice any discrepancies in the submission history due to the 2025 outage, please notify the editorial office immediately.

  3. Call for Papers: We are officially reopening the submission portal for upcoming volumes and welcome high-quality research contributing to environmental sustainability.

Editorial Statement: We remain steadfast in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and digital security. We thank the global research community for your patience, resilience, and continued trust in our publication.

For technical assistance or inquiries regarding specific manuscripts, please contact our support team at Editor@ahssigma.com.

Sincerely,

The Editorial Board Journal of Clean and Sustainable Production