Strengthening Your Journal’s Impact and Visibility
Managing an established journal requires continuous strategic refinement, operational efficiency, and enhanced visibility to maintain its impact in the academic publishing landscape. EPEX Academia provides specialized support for established journals, helping them optimize editorial workflows, improve citation metrics, secure indexation in prestigious databases, and increase global reach.
Our comprehensive suite of services includes title rebranding, strategic growth planning, performance tracking, and indexation support. Whether your journal seeks to expand readership, attract high-quality submissions, or benchmark against leading competitors, EPEX offers expert guidance to help you sustain long-term success and academic credibility.
Common Challenges Faced by Running Journals
Many established journals struggle to maintain their growth, impact, and relevance in the competitive world of academic publishing. One of the primary challenges is declining submission rates, as attracting high-quality manuscripts from leading researchers remains difficult without a strong reputation and marketing strategy.
Additionally, many journals face poor citation rates and limited visibility, as inadequate promotion and lack of indexation prevent them from reaching global audiences. Another major hurdle is meeting the strict eligibility criteria for prestigious indexers, which requires expert guidance and compliance with evolving standards.
Inefficient editorial workflows also contribute to delays in manuscript processing, often caused by a lack of well-defined editorial policies and peer review inefficiencies. Furthermore, some journals operate with outdated policies and publishing models, making it difficult to align with best practice guidelines, which are essential for maintaining credibility and trust in the academic community.