Related to the 9th conference of Data Science, Statistics, and Visualisation (DSSV 2025) the Journal of Data Science, Statistics and Visualisation launches a special issue. We welcome novel contributions from all aspects of research, including theoretical and practical modeling, learning, and/or visualization of data. Papers that provide a comprehensive review and comparison of existing approaches are also welcome. Submissions will follow the new JDSSV peer review process which guarantees publication of accepted papers by the start of the conference. The deadline for submission is March 30, 2025.