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Scientific journals need XML because digital publishing depends on structured data. A PDF can show an article to a reader, but XML allows the article to be understood by systems. This is especially important for academic publishing, where metadata quality, discoverability and interoperability are essential. XML can help journals: improve indexing; structure article metadata; publish […]
For decades, LaTeX has been one of the most widely used tools for typesetting scientific documents, especially in fields such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science. Its ability to produce technically accurate documents with complex formulas and a consistent typographic structure has made it a benchmark in academic publishing . However, when […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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.