For publishers
At Paradigm, we deliver a comprehensive suite of services designed to empower academic publishers and editorial teams. Our support spans advanced technology, operational infrastructure, and strategic guidance, tailored to enhance every stage of the publishing process. All editorial authority, including decisions related to content creation, selection, and ownership, remains fully in the hands of our partners. Paradigm serves as a trusted ally, empowering our partners' work by providing the tools and expertise needed to navigate scholarly publishing with confidence and efficiency.
Our solutions
Paradigm's services are modular, adaptable, and complementary, enabling each publishing partner to select the tailored support their publications require. Our services can be used together or selectively, ranging from content distribution to full-scale editorial production and visibility-enhancing marketing strategies.
We support a full spectrum of publishing models, including diamond and gold open access with APC-based systems, subscription management, and Subscribe to Open initiatives. Publishers select the model or combination of services that align with their mission and financial strategy, while we deliver the infrastructure and expert support, ensuring effective implementation.
Technology and production
Content platform
We operate a proprietary content publishing and distribution platform that supports DOI registration, automated metadata creation, citation linking, and advanced search capabilities. Our technology is fully integrated with international scholarly infrastructure, including Crossref, indexing databases, and the ORCID system, and is built to meet the highest accessibility standards.
For publishers seeking greater autonomy and control, we provide the option to design and implement a fully secure, independent content platform based on Open Journal Systems (OJS), customized to their specific editorial and operational needs.
Editorial systems
Besides publishing technology, we offer a range of editorial software tailored by our specialists to fit each title's unique workflow. These include submission platforms, APC collection tools, plagiarism detection software, and research integrity solutions. For publishing partners that prefer OJS-based technology, we offer integrated submission and peer review solutions. Our team implements these systems while advising on process design and best practices to ensure seamless, efficient management.
Editorial services
Editorial support encompasses language editing, copy-editing, and typesetting. These services guarantee readability, a professional presentation of content, and compliance with the academic publishing standards of published papers. In addition, we offer XML metadata and full-text formatting options that enhance visibility and compliance with indexing databases.
Visibility and recognition
Indexing support
Comprehensive indexing assistance, including strategic guidance, is one of our greatest strengths and is a key service in our portfolio, consistently recognised and valued by our partners. We go beyond what a typical service provider offers. We do not just send metadata but also support editors in navigating complex submission and assessment processes, evaluating the readiness of their titles, guiding them through the requirements of various services, applying on their behalf, and ultimately delivering the content.
Our indexing support is adaptable and customised to each title's requirements and scope, from basic metadata delivery to comprehensive evaluations, strategic consulting, and active involvement in the formal application process on behalf of the publisher.
While we provide strategic guidance and technical support, all decisions regarding the implementation of indexing strategies remain entirely at the discretion of the publishers. We do not restrict independent applications submitted directly by our partners, should they choose to pursue that route.
We are proud to support over 180 journals with CiteScore and more than 120 journals with an Impact Factor. The number of Paradigm-partnered journals indexed in Journal Citation Reports has more than tripled in recent years, reflecting the success of our collaborative approach.
Marketing solutions
Our marketing services focus on visibility and academic impact. Our partners benefit from targeted email campaigns, outreach with custom-designed promotional materials, and social media engagement, increasing awareness, readership, and citations.
Consulting services
Our experienced publishing advisors provide customised consulting to support publications at each stage of their development. These services include advice on editorial strategy, improving submission and peer review workflows, managing peer reviewers, and employing data-driven methods to enhance visibility and citation performance.
Ownership and editorial independence
Publisher rights
Titles we host, distribute, and provide services for remain the property of their publishers. This ownership is clearly reflected on each website, whether on reference-global.com or individual platforms built with the use of OJS software, where the publisher's logo and copyright statements are prominently displayed. Paradigm enters into formal service-level agreements that define roles and responsibilities, ensure licensing for content distribution, and protect the publisher's branding and intellectual property.
Decision-making
Paradigm does not engage in editorial or policy decisions. Our role is to provide tools, guidance, and expert support, while full authority remains with the publishers and editorial boards. We serve as partners in the process - supportive, but never directive.
Website content management
Publishing partners retain full control over how information related to their titles - such as aims and scope, editorial policies, submission guidelines, and contact details - is presented on the reference-global.com platform and individual OJS platforms. While Paradigm provides the technical infrastructure and offers expert advice, the decisions remain with the editorial teams. We periodically conduct site reviews to share best practices and updated requirements from indexing services, while fully respecting our partners' editorial independence.
Day-to-day support
Each publication is assigned a dedicated customer service expert who provides consistent, hands-on support across all aspects of daily operations. From assistance with technical issues to advice on best practices, our specialists ensure that editorial teams receive prompt, practical support. They also act as the primary contact point between the editorial boards and our internal teams, promoting smooth communication and ensuring efficient service delivery.
