Acknowledgement of Contributions to INSTM Bulletin, Issue 49 (2024).

Dear Authors, Reviewers, and Contributors,

On behalf of the INSTM Bulletin editorial team, we express our sincere gratitude for your invaluable contributions to issue 49 (2024) of INSTM Bulletin: Marine and Freshwater Sciences.

The success of this issue relies heavily on the dedication and expertise of our authors, whose insightful research forms the heart of the publication. We deeply appreciate your trust in the INSTM Bulletin as a platform for disseminating your valuable work. We also extend our sincere thanks for your cooperation throughout the manuscript submission and review process.

The quality of our publications is equally dependent on the rigorous reviews provided by our esteemed reviewers. We recognize the considerable time and effort you dedicate to evaluating submissions, ensuring the highest standards of scientific accuracy and rigor. The INSTM Bulletin prioritizes reviewer diversity in both geographical representation and expertise to ensure the broadest and most relevant perspectives on published research. We encourage authors to consider diversity when suggesting potential reviewers.

Finally, we acknowledge the significant efforts of our editorial staff in managing the review process and timely delivery of publications. While we constantly strive for improved efficiency, we are committed to maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout each stage of publication.

We also offer special thanks to Mr. Bessem Aamira (IT Direction, CNUDST) for securing DOI coverage for all articles in this issue - a significant achievement representing over 828 DOIs made freely available, enabled by INSTM’s membership in the Tunisian DOI Consortium in collaboration with DataCite. This vital contribution ensures enhanced discoverability and global impact for the Bulletin's research.

Your collective dedication underpins the continuing growth and success of the INSTM Bulletin. We look forward to continued collaboration in the future.

Sincerely,

The INSTM Bulletin Editorial Team