Research synthesis in applied linguistics: more than methodologies

We are pleased to share this inaugural issue of Research Synthesis in Applied Linguistics, an international refereed journal dedicated to all forms of synthetic research in Applied Linguistics and its methodologies. This journal would not exist without the amazing people behind it. First and foremost, we would like to give a special mention to Takumi Aoyama, Book Review Editor, and Serge Bibauw, our editorial board member. Takumi and Serge were part of the working group (together with Sathena and Sin Wang) who made this journal a reality. We are glad that they continue to stay on as valuable members of this journal. Our gratitude also goes to our Bibliography Editors, Editorial Advisory Board, Technical Advisory Board, and Editorial Board, who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise to this journal. We are especially proud to see our boards comprising researchers at different stages, including early-career researchers and established scholars, who represent diverse perspectives and a wide range of subject areas in Applied Linguistics and beyond.