End-to-end guidance to help you launch a brand-new academic journal, from concept and ISSN registration to editorial board formation and indexing.
Starting a new academic journal involves far more than an idea and a manuscript queue - it takes technical registration, an editorial board, a submission platform, and a plan for indexing and visibility. Edshodh guides you through every stage of that journey, so your journal launches on solid footing and is built to last.
Defining your journal's aims, scope, subject area, and target audience before anything else gets built.
Learn MoreISSN and DOI/Crossref registration support, plus the technical documentation your journal needs to get properly registered.
Learn MoreIdentifying and onboarding an Editor-in-Chief, associate editors, and a reviewer panel.
Learn MoreSetting up a submission and peer-review system, your journal website, and author/reviewer workflows.
Learn MorePeer-review policy, publication ethics, plagiarism checks, and open-access licensing policy.
Learn MoreGuidance on applying to indexing databases like Scopus, Web of Science, and DOAJ, plus SEO for your journal site.
Learn MoreFirst issue planning, call-for-papers distribution, and ongoing editorial and production support.
Learn MoreTell us about the journal you want to launch, and our team will reach out with a tailored plan.
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