Forthcoming material consists of journal articles or books accepted for publication but not yet published. "Forthcoming" has replaced the former "in press" because changes in the publishing industry make the latter term obsolete. ... For journal articles you may also include the exact volume and issue number if known.

What is the difference between forthcoming and in press?

Forthcoming material consists of journal articles or books accepted for publication but not yet published. "Forthcoming" has replaced the former "in press" because changes in the publishing industry make the latter term obsolete. ... For journal articles you may also include the exact volume and issue number if known.

What does it mean when a manuscript is in press?

In press means the article has been accepted for publication in a future issue; n.d. means the article simply has no specified publication date. Articles in press are also different from those that are still in progress, out for review, or being revised.