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Who We Are

We are a scholarly publishing house dedicated to advancing academic research. This page outlines who we are, how we are different, what we stand for, and how we are organized to serve the academic community.

Our Identity & Positioning

We are a next-generation scholarly publisher built to support expert communities, focused scholarship, and meaningful real-world impact. Our model, which prioritizes quality, specialization, and intellectual stewardship, naturally challenges conventional volume-driven publishing. We believe research achieves its full value only when it informs practice, policy, and future inquiry. Therefore, we design everything to extend the life of scholarship beyond publication and into sustained academic and societal influence

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How we are different

What makes us different from conventional scholarly publishers

Our Scholarly Value Model

We view scholarly publishing as a continuum of value, not a transactional endpoint. Research published in our journals is positioned to contribute beyond citation—into ongoing academic dialogue, professional practice, and policy relevance. Our journals function as anchors for focused scholarly communities, enabling sustained exchange, interpretation, and refinement of knowledge over time. Publication marks the formal entry of research into a broader ecosystem of discussion, application, and influence. By aligning scholarship with clearly defined communities and real-world contexts, we ensure that research remains useful, interpretable, and consequential long after it is published.

Organizational Structure & Governance

Our organizational structure is designed to ensure academic quality, operational efficiency, ethical compliance, and long-term sustainability. It combines clear governance with specialized divisions that reflect best practices in global scholarly publishing.

1Governance Layer

Top-Level Governance

Board of Directors / Ownership

Provides strategic oversight, approves budgets and policies, and ensures long-term sustainability.

Publisher / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Leads overall publishing strategy, editorial vision, digital transformation, and global partnerships.

2Core Divisions

Editorial & Publishing Division

Oversees journals, editorial quality, peer review, and academic strategy.

Departments
  • Journals Editorial Office
  • Portfolio Development & Strategy
  • Editorial Services
Key Roles
  • Director of Editorial & Publishing
  • Editors-in-Chief
  • Managing Editors

Production & Operations

Converts accepted manuscripts into high-quality, publishable content.

Departments
  • Production Management
  • Copyediting & Proofreading
  • Typesetting & XML
Key Roles
  • Head of Production
  • Production Editors
  • Copyeditors

Technology & Digital Platforms

Owns and operates the publisher's digital infrastructure and platforms.

Departments
  • Platform Development
  • CMS Management
  • Integrations & APIs
Key Roles
  • CTO
  • Web Developers
  • DevOps Engineers

Marketing, Sales & Outreach

Promotes journals, increases readership, and manages stakeholder communication.

Departments
  • Academic Marketing
  • Library Relations
  • Author Engagement
Key Roles
  • Marketing Director
  • Outreach Specialists
  • Brand Manager

Research Integrity & Ethics

Ensures ethical, transparent, and compliant publishing processes.

Departments
  • Research Ethics Office
  • Policy & Governance
  • Compliance & Audit
Key Roles
  • Director of Research Integrity
  • Ethics Officers

Indexing & Metadata

Manages indexing relationships, metadata quality, and performance metrics.

Departments
  • Indexing Management
  • DOI & Identifiers
  • Impact Analytics
Key Roles
  • Head of Indexing
  • Metadata Specialists

Finance, Legal & Admin

Maintains financial sustainability, legal soundness, and administrative support.

Departments
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Legal & Contracts
  • Administration
Key Roles
  • CFO
  • Legal Counsel
  • Administrative Officers

HR & Talent Development

Supports recruitment, staff well-being, and continuous skills development.

Departments
  • Recruitment
  • Training & Development
  • Workplace Culture
Key Roles
  • HR Manager
  • Training Specialist

3Advanced Strategic Units

Strategic Partnerships Unit

Builds relationships with universities and societies. Negotiates MoUs and co-publishing agreements.

Innovation & AI Office

Leads experimentation with AI tools for screening and workflow optimization. Evaluates new technologies.

Author Experience Unit

Runs the "Author Academy" and provides structured support for authors, ensuring high satisfaction.

Reviewer Development Unit

Supports and recognizes reviewers through training materials and recognition programs.

Quality Assurance & Analytics

Monitors KPIs like time-to-publication and acceptance rates to drive continuous improvement.