Certainly, the journal issue number is published, but the idea that the article is just a sub-event erases the human journey of discovery.
Imagine a young lawyer who comes across this study, feeling inspired to transform the legal system through his foundational ideas on AI.
The journal is the vehicle, but the article is the engine, the main character in this story of change.
Its true narrative arc and impact extend well beyond the pages of a volume, for example influencing future judicial decisions or new legislation.