At the Forefront: A cutting-edge entity is leading the way, not following.

Most Advanced: It implies a high level of sophistication and progress, using the latest tools, techniques, or ideas. 

Innovation: Being cutting edge is about creating new things, setting trends, or making significant breakthroughs that others aspire to. 

Contextual: The meaning is dependent on the field; what is cutting edge in one area might be commonplace in another.

“We are looking for contributions that present things that we do not already know and that do not have to be fully developed yet —

precisely because they are at the forefront, not in the main field.”