Journal Publication Operations
Why Status Plus
Strong publication operations provide the structure and oversight needed to maintain journal performance and support long-term development. However, managing day-to-day publishing demands while identifying opportunities for improvement can be challenging for societies.
Status Plus works closely with editorial and publishing teams to support daily operations while contributing to broader publishing goals. By partnering with Status Plus, societies and journals remain in the driver’s seat of their publication operations; we are simply the GPS.
Our Approach
Drawing on decades of experience across scholarly publishing, we help societies strengthen their publication programs by applying current best practices, identifying opportunities for journal development, and ensuring that editorial operations support long-term goals.
Working on behalf of our client societies, we provide an informed, independent perspective in relationships with publishing partners. We help protect editorial independence, keep the society’s objectives at the forefront, and maintain efficient, responsive processes for authors, reviewers, and editors.
What We Do
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We coordinate with editorial boards to support effective collaboration, clear responsibilities, and the smooth delivery of editorial priorities.
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We support the development, review, and implementation of editorial policies, helping journals maintain consistent and effective publishing practices.
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We monitor and report on relevant publishing and engagement data, helping societies understand performance and identify opportunities for development.
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We support engagement with authors, reviewers, readers, and the wider professional community to strengthen connections around the journal and its content.
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We facilitate communication and coordination between societies, editorial teams, and external publishing partners, helping keep priorities aligned and activities moving forward.
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We support the visibility of published content through coordinated promotion and engagement activities that help research reach relevant audiences.
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We support the development and coordination of complementary content, including blogs, podcasts, and other multimedia initiatives that extend engagement beyond the journal.
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We use publishing and engagement insights to support the ongoing development of editorial and publishing strategies aligned with the society’s priorities.
Reliable Support for Your Journal Operations
From day-to-day coordination to strategic support, we help keep your journal operations running smoothly and aligned with your society’s priorities.