Many "Technical" journal type periodicals have "Volume XXIV, Issue 2" or the like, because as "Joe" points out, "freshness" in this case does not matter.
But do you really want Newsweek from two weeks back?
Joe, I see you worked for R&T, I have a question for you via PM when I have more time if you do not mind (back to the Automobili Cyclops SpA days).....thanks!