On October 28, 2024, China Powder Science and Technology was officially indexed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), one of the world's most influential open-access journal directories. This inclusion signifies that the journal's quality control and open-access policies meet international standards, which is pivotal for enhancing its global academic visibility, expanding its reach, and strengthening its commitment to high academic quality. With this achievement, the journal has now been indexed by prestigious databases such as Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), database of Japan Science & Technology Agency (JST), EuroPub, ICI World of Journals and ICI Journals Master List, further boosting its international impact.

DOAJ, founded by Lund University in Sweden, is the largest global database exclusively for open-access journals and is recognized alongside PubMed, SCI, Scopus, and EI as one of the five leading global indexing systems. As the most authoritative open-access journal directory, DOAJ has strict selection criteria for transparency and adherence to best practices, only indexing journals that demonstrate a high standard of openness and quality.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the editorial board members, peer reviewers, authors, and readers who have continuously supported and contributed to China Powder Science and Technology. Moving forward, we remain committed to upholding rigorous academic standards and providing a high-quality platform for scholarly exchange, fostering the growth and advancement of scientific research.