For Editors
• Overview
• Open Access
• Journals Published by AUCTORES
• AUCTORESI Editorial Offices
• Editorial Process, Peer Review and Production
• Editorial Board Responsibilities
• Supporting Editor Responsibilities
• Launching New Open Access Journals with AUCTORES
• Comments and Questions
Overview
AUCTORES is an academic open-access publisher headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1996— originally to collect and preserve rare chemical research samples—the company launched its first journal, Molecules,
in the same year. Since then, AUCTORES has expanded into a global publishing house with 452 journals (443 peer- reviewed titles and 9 conference journals). AUCTORES now operates offices in multiple locations, including Beijing, Wuhan, Tianjin, and Nanjing (China); Barcelona (Spain); Belgrade and Novi Sad (Serbia); Cluj and Bucharest (Romania); Manchester (UK); Tokyo (Japan); Kraków (Poland); Bangkok (Thailand); Seoul (Republic of Korea); Toronto (Canada); and Singapore. More than 295,000 academic experts support AUCTORES’ mission, values, and dedication to delivering high-quality publishing services for authors worldwide.
Open Access
Open access allows readers to access published content free of charge, without needing a subscription. All AUCTORES articles are available immediately upon publication, ensuring that researchers, students, and the wider public worldwide can quickly access the latest findings. All content is shared under a Creative Commons open access license. To support this model, we fund publication through article processing charges (APCs), which are paid by authors or their institutions. These fees cover the costs of managing peer review, professional editing, and promoting published work. AUCTORES does not rely on any other revenue sources. For authors, open access increases visibility and reach, with studies indicating that openly accessible papers may receive more citations. At AUCTORES, we believe open access provides strong value for researchers. Our income per article remains significantly lower than that of traditional subscription-based publishers. This model also benefits funders by ensuring research outputs are widely available, offering clear transparency for those who support scientific advancement— including taxpayers, who ultimately have access to the results of the work they help finance.
Journals Published by AUCTORES
AUCTORES currently publishes more than 86 journals, all available online in open access format at www.AUCTORES.com. We continue to launch new journals in response to emerging academic fields and evolving research needs, ensuring we support a growing range of scholarly communities.
AUCTORESI Editorial Offices
AUCTORES is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with an in-house team that includes Managing Editors, Assistant Editors, Production Editors, English Editors, Copyeditors, Data Specialists, Software Engineers, and Administrative staff. With the exception of our freelance English Editors, all team members are employed by AUCTORES or its subsidiaries and work from our global offices. Editorial Board members, who collaborate with us on peer review and editorial oversight, are typically affiliated with academic institutions or research organizations worldwide. Our in-house editorial team usually oversees multiple journals aligned with their academic expertise and can be contacted primarily by email or telephone. Assistant Editors manage the peer review and production workflow; Managing Editors oversee the full editorial process for their assigned journals; and Production Editors, English Editors, Copyeditors, and Data Specialists prepare accepted manuscripts for publication in PDF, XML, and HTML formats. Contact details are available at www.AUCTORES.com/about/contact/.
Editorial Process, Peer Review and Production
AUCTORES operates a double-blind peer review process, meaning the identities of the authors remain concealed from reviewers until the paper is published. Our submission system, SuSy, supports online manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial decision-making. Reviewers and external editors do not need a SuSy account; instead, the system provides one-time secure access through unique URLs. Editors-in-Chief and Guest Editors can access submissions to their journal or Special Issue at any time via SuSy. All Academic Editors are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscripts, including abstracts and supplementary materials. For further details, please refer to our Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers and Editors.
Each journal’s “Instructions for Authors” page provides detailed guidance on manuscript preparation and submission. After submission, the manuscript is assigned to an in-house Managing Editor, who oversees the entire editorial workflow, including peer review coordination, decision-making, revision handling, acceptance, copyediting, English editing, proofreading, and final publication. An Assistant Editor is also assigned to the manuscript and is responsible for sending reviewer invitations. A minimum of two review reports is required for each submission; if the first two reviews differ significantly, a third review is requested. Reviewers must hold a PhD or equivalent, must not have co-published with the authors within the past three years, and must have recent publications relevant to the manuscript's field. Following peer review, the final decision—acceptance or rejection—is made by the Editor-in-Chief, Guest Editor, or a qualified Editorial Board Member, typically after author revisions. Generally, no more than two rounds of major revision are permitted. Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to production, which includes copyediting, English editing, and final formatting for publication in PDF, XML, and HTML. Although journals follow annual volume and monthly or quarterly issue structures, articles are published online immediately after acceptance and production. In many AUCTORES journals, Academic Editors who make the final acceptance decision may choose to have their name and role acknowledged in the published article. For Special Issues, Guest Editors are required to have their names included on accepted manuscripts. Academic Editors—including Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, and Guest Editors—are entrusted with safeguarding the rigor and integrity of the peer review process. Due to this responsibility, they must not use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools when evaluating manuscripts or making editorial decisions. Uploading any portion of an unpublished manuscript, including figures or tables, to GenAI tools is strictly prohibited, as it violates AUCTORES’s confidentiality policy.
Editorial Board Responsibilities
For society-owned journals, please visit their respective websites as roles and responsibilities may differ.
Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief serves as the journal’s leading figure and advocate within its academic discipline. This role involves overseeing all journal activities to ensure its growth, visibility, and scientific impact. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for upholding the journal’s scientific standards and guiding its strategic development. They are also expected to maintain strong communication with the Editorial Board and support the Editorial Office in daily operations. The
initial appointment term is two years. Key responsibilities include:
• Representing the journal, AUCTORES, and the principles of open access publishing;
• Making scientific and strategic decisions related to the journal’s scope;
• Inviting prominent researchers to join the Editorial Board;
• Proposing topics for Special Issues;
• Providing guidance and support to Section Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, and Editorial Staff when needed;
• Overseeing the editorial workflow for individual manuscripts and making the final publication decisions following peer review and revisions;
• Understanding, upholding, and promoting AUCTORES’s peer review and ethical guidelines;
• Leading the annual Editorial Board Meeting.
Associate Editors
Associate Editors support the Editor-in-Chief and, when applicable, the Section Editor-in- Chief in fostering the growth and development of both the journal and its individual Sections. They are also expected to act on behalf of these senior editors when they are unavailable. The appointment term is 2 years, and the responsibilities include:
• Contributing to the strategic development of the journal.
• Advising the Editor-in-Chief and Section Editor-in-Chief on the aims and scope of the journal or specific Section.
• Providing guidance and support to Editorial Board Members and Editorial Staff as needed.
• Overseeing the editorial workflow for manuscripts within their Section, including making final publication decisions following peer review and revisions.
• Proposing themes for Special Issues and assisting in identifying or inviting suitable Guest Editors.
• Inviting distinguished researchers or scientists to join the Editorial Board.
• Serving as an ambassador for the journal, AUCTORES, and the principles of Open Access publishing.
Editorial Board Members
Editorial Board Members are responsible for making editorial decisions on manuscripts within their area of expertise. They may also lead Special Issues and can be invited to serve as peer reviewers. The initial term for this role is 2 years, and the responsibilities include:
• Pre-screening new submissions aligned with their research interests and making initial editorial decisions;
• Establishing at least one Special Issue during their term—or overseeing a Special Issue within their field;
• Contributing feedback and suggestions on journal policies;
• Promoting the journal within their professional networks and at conferences;
• Participating in Board Meetings to discuss strategies for journal improvement;
• Reviewing manuscripts when invited. Editorial Board Members may also be assigned to a specific journal Section as Section Board Members, in which case they primarily contribute to that Section’s development. Supporting Editor Responsibilities
Guest Editors
Guest Editors lead Special Issues and are encouraged to invite colleagues from their research community to contribute. Special Issues offer opportunities for global scholarly collaboration.
The main responsibilities of Guest Editors include:
• Developing the Special Issue’s title, aims and scope, summary, and keywords;
• Providing a list of potential contributors;
• Pre-screening submissions, overseeing the entire peer review process, and making editorial decisions on manuscripts submitted to the Special Issue;
• Promoting the Special Issue at conferences, on social media, and through other relevant channels.
Early Career Editorial Board Members
Early Career Editorial Board Members are emerging scholars with sufficient academic experience to support the journal’s long-term growth. Selected by the Editor-in-Chief and existing Editorial Board Members, they bring fresh perspectives, energy, and intellectual diversity, helping the journal focus on future development.
Their main responsibilities include:
• Promoting the journal at academic conferences and within their professional networks;
• Identifying high-quality articles and preparing bilingual media content for promotional purposes;
• Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
• Offering suggestions for new initiatives to support journal development;
• Inviting submissions from leading scientists both locally and internationally in their research fields.
Launching New Open Access Journals with AUCTORES
For publishing proposals—including the transfer of existing journals, the launch of new titles, or the conversion of subscription-based journals to open access—please contact the New Journal Committee.
Comments and Questions
For general inquiries or support-related requests, please use the Contact Form on our website. To reach the Editorial Office of a specific journal, please visit that journal’s webpage for the appropriate contact details. A complete list of AUCTORES offices, including addresses and phone numbers, is available at www.AUCTORES.com/about/contact/.