At Index, we continue to advance our commitment to the professionalization, visibility, and interoperability of scientific journal . Therefore, we are pleased to announce that Index Publishing SL has been accepted as a Crossref Sponsor for scientific journal , a status that allows us to support scientific societies, universities, and publishing entities in their integration into the global infrastructure […]
Index launches its new automatic typesetting tool: from Word manuscript to PDF, HTML and XML in minutes
In many scientific journal , the publishing of an article doesn't end when the manuscript has been accepted. In fact, that's when one of the slowest, most technical, and most expensive phases of the editorial process begins: production. File review, typesetting , PDF generation, HTML preparation, XML-JATS markup, metadata review, coordination with authors, validation of changes […]
Transforming editorial management: from email chaos to integrated workflow
In almost every scientific journal , a scene repeats itself: overflowing inboxes, attachments with contradictory versions, messages lost among reminders, and overdue reviews. It's the everyday landscape of editorial management based on email, a practice that for years was the norm and that today is […]
The future of scientific editorial management in Spanish: visibility, impact and pending challenges
For years, scientific editorial management in Spanish has existed in a kind of limbo: a fertile ground for knowledge production, but with limited global visibility. Despite the thousands of articles, journal , and active research groups in Latin America and Spain, international recognition still depends largely on the English language. The […]
The illusion of indexing : My journal is already in Scopus, now what?
There is a milestone in the life of a scientific journal that is celebrated with an enthusiasm few other academic victories can match: the acceptance email. Whether from Scopus, SciELO, DOAJ, or the most elusive, MEDLINE/PubMed, that message represents the culmination of a titanic effort. It is the validation […]
The "free" trap: When journal management stifles scientific direction
In the world of scientific editorial management , especially in the vibrant and often precarious ecosystem of university and scientific society publications, there exists a figure that doesn't appear on any official organizational chart. It's a looming shadow, a role assumed out of necessity rather than vocation. We're talking about the IT editor. This is the researcher […]
Step-by-step guide 2025 to getting DOIs with CrossRef and why your journal needs it
In today's digital age, digitization and editorial modernization are essential for any scientific publishing that wishes to maintain relevance, prestige, and impact within the global academic community. One of the fundamental elements in this digitization process is the Digital Object Identifier (DOI). In this comprehensive guide, we will explain in detail why you need […]
Comparative guide 2025 to journal publishing funding models
Economic sustainability is a recurring challenge for the editorial boards of scientific journal , especially when resources are limited and quality expectations continue to rise. Over the past fifteen years, we have supported journal in medicine, nursing, social sciences, and humanities in Latin America and Spain, and we have observed […]
Complete 2025 guide to indexing your scientific journal in Scopus
If you manage a scientific journal , your goal is probably to increase its prestige, visibility, and impact within the academic community. One of the best ways to achieve this is through indexing in Scopus. In this comprehensive 2025 guide, we explain in detail how to do it step by step. What is Scopus? Scopus is one of the leading databases […]
Migrating your scientific journal 's historical data to Index: A clear guide to avoid losing sleep (or your budget)
At Index, we know that maintaining and managing a scientific journal 's publication history is crucial for preserving its prestige, accessibility, and academic value. For years, we have supported numerous journal in the complex process of migrating content from legacy systems to a modern and accessible platform. Why is it important to migrate your […]










