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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to improve your journal 's impact factor in 12 months
1. Starting point: a slow-moving indicator. The Journal Impact Factor measures citations received on articles published in the previous two years. Its narrow window penalizes disciplines where knowledge matures slowly. However, accreditation committees continue to look at it. The challenge is to boost that figure without resorting to shortcuts—massive self-citation, […]
Preprints and continuous publishing : 2025 strategy for Ibero-American publishers
1. A Click That Left the Print Issue Behind: An Illustrative Story Based on Testimonies from Editors Who Adopted Continuous publishing . Lucía—editor-in-chief of the Journal de Bioquímica Vegetal—was reviewing the submissions board, as she did every Friday. Four articles were needed to complete volume 42-2, and the publishing date was nine weeks away. […]
Effective strategies to increase the impact of a scientific publishing
How do some scientific journal manage to stand out while others go unnoticed? The answer lies in clear strategies to increase visibility, citations, and academic impact.
5 common challenges in peer review (and how technology can solve them)
peer review is key to ensuring the quality of scientific publications, but it is not without its challenges, such as delays, biases, or lack of communication.
Digitizing scientific journal : ensuring the future of knowledge
Digitizing scientific journal is not just a trend, it's a necessity to ensure global access, reduce costs, and future-proof your publications.










