Starting a research journal is a significant academic milestone, but the technical challenges—domain setup, hosting, peer-review management, and search engine visibility—can be overwhelming. IJSmart Publishing Company® simplifies this process for you.  As a trusted name in open-access publishing, IJSmart Publishing® is committed to fostering meaningful collaborations with researchers, institutions, and academic societies. We specialize in launching new, high-impact journals and seamlessly transitioning existing ones to our platform.

In this guide, we’ll explore why launching a journal is beneficial, what IJSmart Publishing® offers, and how to optimize your journal for maximum reach.

What IJSmart Publishing Provides?

At IJSmart Publishing®, we collaborate with academic societies, research institutions, and professional organizations to develop high-quality Open Access journals that advance scholarly communication. Our partnership model is designed to support your society’s publishing objectives while ensuring global visibility for your journal. IJSmart Publishing® offers a complete solution to launch and manage your journal efficiently:

1. Complete Publishing Infrastructure

• Dedicated journal website with ISSN registration guidelines
• Journal Management System (JMS) which includes Automated manuscript submissions, Peer-review workflow management and Editorial decision tracking
• DOI assignment support for all published articles
• Indexing support for major academic databases

2. Editorial and Operational Support

Our professional team handles administrative tasks, allowing your editorial board to focus on scientific quality

3. Full Ownership and Control of Research Journal

• You maintain ownership of the research journal
• Flexible publishing agreements tailored to your needs
• Full editorial independence

 How to Start Your Journal with IJSmart?

1. Submit the Journal Proposal – IJSmart Publishing Company® invites experts and scholars in various fields to submit proposals for new journals here. If your institution (university, institute, college, national key laboratory, society, etc.) intends to establish a journal, you can also submit a draft to IJSmart on its behalf.
2. Legal Agreement for Collaboration – Once the research journal is approved, Sign a contract outlining rights, fees (if any), and responsibilities.
3. Journal Setup – We handle the whole journal set up for you
4. Launch & Promotion – Begin accepting submissions with our support.

Why Partner with IJSmart Publishing?

• Proven Track Record: We support a growing portfolio of reputable, peer-reviewed research journals across diverse disciplines.
• Academic Collaboration: Work with us to establish or transfer journals while retaining editorial independence and scholarly integrity.
• Leadership Opportunities: Approved proposals may lead to roles such as Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor, or Editorial Board Member, empowering you to shape the journal’s direction.
• By collaborating with IJSmart, you can, (1) Oversee the peer-review process with our editorial team, (2) Expand your academic network by engaging with global scholars, (3)  Enhance your influence in your research field and (4) Drive open science by promoting accessible, high-quality research.
• Once your research journal is live, IJSmart provides: International marketing through academic databases and indexing services. Targeted promotion to relevant research communities. Open-access visibility to maximize readership and citations.

Key Considerations:

Open Access: IJSmart publishes open-access journals, meaning all articles are freely available to readers online. 

Peer Review: IJSmart employs a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published research. 

Article Processing Charges (APCs): Authors or their institutions typically pay APCs to cover the costs of publication. 

Journal Proposal

We invite researchers and institutions to propose new journals or explore transferring existing ones to IJSmart Publishing Company®. Together, we can advance scholarly communication and open science. Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities: info@ijsmartpublishing.com

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