Editorial: State and direction of the journal, 2013

• TFSC's submission rate is now 600 papers/year and its impact factor is 2.1.
• These numbers force a higher standard for paper acceptance.
• Advice for authors and reviewers is provided.
• Other changes in journal policy are announced.

Technological Forecasting & Social Change is enjoying rapid growth in both its manuscript submission rate and its impact factor. These trends imply changes in the way editorial processes and decisions will be carried out. This editorial details these changes, with the aim of helping authors, reviewers and readers understand the new directions.