New Trends in Qualitative Research (NTQR) was established in 2020 by the publisher Ludomedia as a book series, publishing thematic volumes associated with international qualitative research events (volumes 1 to 19). 

At the end of 2023, NTQR transitioned into a scholarly journal, initially publishing original contributions across a broad range of qualitative research applications, including empirical studies, literature reviews and interdisciplinary research.

Since 1 January 2026, NTQR has adopted a more clearly defined methodological focus, prioritising critical reflection, development and innovation in qualitative research methodologies. The journal publishes theoretical and methodological articles, as well as empirical studies and literature reviews whose central contribution advances the understanding, evaluation or improvement of qualitative research methods. Substantive findings alone, without a significant methodological contribution, do not fall within the journal's current editorial scope.

Further information on the journal's current editorial focus and the evolution of its scope is available on the Scope page.

NTQR publishes articles in three languages — Portuguese, Spanish and English — adopting a continuous publication model that provides free, open and immediate access to published content.

Publication Schedule and Publication Model

NTQR follows a continuous publication model, organised into four issues per year, corresponding to a quarterly publication schedule.

Under this model, articles are published individually online as soon as they have successfully completed the peer review, editorial decision-making and production processes, without having to wait for an entire issue to be finalised or published.

Each annual volume of the journal comprises four issues, to which articles are progressively assigned as they become ready for publication. This model ensures the timely dissemination of scholarly research, promoting the rapid sharing of knowledge and providing immediate open access to published articles.

NTQR is committed to maintaining a regular and sustainable publication schedule, ensuring the continuity of its editorial activities and the permanent accessibility of its published scholarly content.

All published articles remain accessible through the journal's website, with previous volumes and issues organised in the Archives section.

 

Publisher Information

New Trends in Qualitative Research (NTQR) is published by Ludomedia, Unipessoal, Lda., a publishing company based in Portugal.

Legal name: Ludomedia, Unipessoal, Lda.

Registered office: Rua do Centro Vidreiro, No. 405, Bustelo – São Roque, 3720-626 Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal.

Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIPC): 507 071 778

Publisher website: https://ludomedia.org/

Publisher contact: info@ludomedia.org

Journal editorial contact: ntqr@ludomedia.org