Outward-looking (EDITORIAL)

Abstract

Beyond the fact that all the articles we publish are written concerning studies from various international contexts, we will publish this fifth issue in a bilingual version. It signifies our distinct commitment to stan- dardize the management of this language. Furthermore, we will pre- sent reviews of the most pertinent books to introduce the foremost authors in the global context.This expansion of the scope of our pers- pective will enable us to learn from experiences that will contribute to the consolidation of the profession in Spain.The former linguistic reser- vation no longer holds relevance. Lastly, this linguistic immersion is imperative to avoid exclusion from the proposed lines of work at the 17th World Congress of Music The- rapy scheduled in Vancouver for the upcoming three years, as well as the goals outlined by the World Federation (WFMT). As indicated by Mercadal (2023), its honorary president until this year, these objectives encapsulate music therapy and avalanches, attention to emerging gen- der diversity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.This final point is pivo- tal to our growth and education. We strongly recommend reviewing the conference proceedings book to comprehend the current scienti- fic research directions. These proposals warrant contemplation, study, and pragmatic exploration to effectively address the societal challen- ges of the twenty-first century with the transformative capabilities of music as therapy. Remaining on the sidelines is not a viable option.