How to Start a Journal with Veridion Press

Introduction

Veridion Press partners with academic institutions, scholarly societies, research networks, and independent editorial teams to establish high-quality, ethically governed scholarly journals.

We provide structured publishing infrastructure, editorial governance support, and long-term sustainability planning to ensure that new journals are professionally managed and internationally credible from inception. Whether you are launching a disciplinary journal, interdisciplinary platform, institutional publication, or society-led journal, Veridion Press offers a transparent and standards-aligned framework for development.

Who Can Start a Journal?

We collaborate with:

  • Academic institutions and universities
  • Research centres and laboratories
  • Scholarly societies and associations
  • Conference committees transitioning to journal format
  • Established editorial boards seeking a new publishing partner
  • Independent academic editorial initiatives

All proposals are subject to academic and ethical evaluation.

Step-by-Step Journal Launch Process

Step 1: Initial Proposal Submission

Prospective editors submit a journal concept proposal outlining:

  • Journal title
  • Scope and aims
  • Target audience
  • Proposed editorial board
  • Subject area
  • Publication frequency
  • Open access model (if applicable)

📩 Proposal submissions: submissions@veridionpress.org

Step 2: Editorial and Scope Evaluation

Veridion Press evaluates:

  • Academic relevance and originality of scope
  • Market positioning and discipline demand
  • Overlap with existing publications
  • Editorial board credibility
  • Long-term sustainability potential

This evaluation ensures the journal contributes meaningfully to the scholarly ecosystem.

Step 3: Editorial Governance Framework

Once approved, we establish:

  • Editor-in-Chief appointment and responsibilities
  • Editorial board structure
  • Peer review model (single-blind, double-blind, open review)
  • Ethical compliance alignment (COPE Core Practices)
  • Author guidelines and submission standards

Governance documentation is developed before the first issue

Step 4: Technical & Publishing Infrastructure Setup

Veridion Press provides:

  • Journal website development
  • Online submission and peer review system
  • DOI registration
  • Metadata structuring
  • Indexing readiness configuration
  • Archiving and preservation strategy
  • Publication templates and formatting standards

All systems comply with international publishing standards.

Step 5: Indexing & Visibility Strategy

We support:

  • ISSN registration
  • Crossref DOI integration
  • Metadata optimisation
  • Directory applications (where appropriate)
  • Abstracting and indexing preparation
  • Long-term digital preservation planning

Indexing applications are made only after eligibility criteria are met.

Step 6: Ongoing Editorial & Production Support

Our services include:

  • Manuscript processing
  • Copyediting and typesetting
  • Layout design
  • XML and metadata generation
  • Publication scheduling
  • Online hosting
  • Ethical compliance monitoring

Editors retain full academic independence in decision-making.

Publishing Models Available

Veridion Press supports:

  • Fully Open Access journals
  • Subscription-based journals
  • Hybrid models
  • Institutional-sponsored journals
  • Society-owned journals
  • Conference-to-journal transitions

Each model is structured transparently with clear governance and financial policies.

Ethical and Governance Standards

All new journals must operate in alignment with:

  • COPE Core Practices
  • International authorship standards
  • Transparent peer review procedures
  • Conflict of interest disclosure requirements
  • Research integrity investigation processes

Editorial independence is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities of Journal Founders

Journal founders are expected to:

  • Establish a qualified editorial board
  • Ensure subject-area expertise
  • Uphold ethical standards
  • Promote responsible peer review
  • Support journal visibility within academic networks

Veridion Press supports, but does not replace, academic leadership.

Timeline for Launch

A typical journal launch process takes:

8–16 weeks, depending on scope complexity and infrastructure requirements.

Why Partner with Veridion Press?

  • Structured ethical governance framework
  • Transparent publishing processes
  • Long-term sustainability planning
  • Editorial independence protection
  • Metadata and indexing expertise
  • Compliance with international publishing standards

We prioritise integrity, credibility, and academic quality over rapid expansion.

Submit a Journal Proposal

To initiate a discussion about launching a journal:

📩 submissions@veridionpress.org
📩 journals@veridionpress.org

Please include:

  • Proposed journal title
  • Scope statement
  • Editorial board list
  • Institutional affiliation (if applicable)
  • Contact details

Final Statement

Launching a scholarly journal requires more than technical infrastructure. It requires governance, academic leadership, ethical oversight, and long-term sustainability.

Veridion Press works collaboratively with academic partners to ensure that new journals are established on a foundation of credibility, transparency, and scholarly integrity.