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
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.
- Journals Editorial Office
- Portfolio Development & Strategy
- Editorial Services
- Director of Editorial & Publishing
- Editors-in-Chief
- Managing Editors
Production & Operations
Converts accepted manuscripts into high-quality, publishable content.
- Production Management
- Copyediting & Proofreading
- Typesetting & XML
- Head of Production
- Production Editors
- Copyeditors
Technology & Digital Platforms
Owns and operates the publisher's digital infrastructure and platforms.
- Platform Development
- CMS Management
- Integrations & APIs
- CTO
- Web Developers
- DevOps Engineers
Marketing, Sales & Outreach
Promotes journals, increases readership, and manages stakeholder communication.
- Academic Marketing
- Library Relations
- Author Engagement
- Marketing Director
- Outreach Specialists
- Brand Manager
Research Integrity & Ethics
Ensures ethical, transparent, and compliant publishing processes.
- Research Ethics Office
- Policy & Governance
- Compliance & Audit
- Director of Research Integrity
- Ethics Officers
Indexing & Metadata
Manages indexing relationships, metadata quality, and performance metrics.
- Indexing Management
- DOI & Identifiers
- Impact Analytics
- Head of Indexing
- Metadata Specialists
Finance, Legal & Admin
Maintains financial sustainability, legal soundness, and administrative support.
- Finance & Accounting
- Legal & Contracts
- Administration
- CFO
- Legal Counsel
- Administrative Officers
HR & Talent Development
Supports recruitment, staff well-being, and continuous skills development.
- Recruitment
- Training & Development
- Workplace Culture
- 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.
