Overview

A pioneer in scholarly open-access publishing, SCHOLARALEX has supported academic communities since 1996. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, SCHOLARALEX is committed to fostering open scientific exchange across all disciplines. Currently, it publishes 474 diverse open-access journals—including 465 peer-reviewed journals and 9 conference journals—backed by over 295,000 academic experts who uphold our values and dedication to providing high-quality service for authors.

We serve a global scholarly community by ensuring that the latest research is freely available under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). Out of our journal portfolio, at least 237 titles have received impact factors, with 72% ranked within the top two quartiles of their respective fields. For current impact factor data (as reported in the Journal Citation Reports), visit our annual announcement page.

With additional offices in cities such as Beijing, Wuhan, Tianjin, Nanjing (China), Barcelona (Spain), Belgrade and Novi Sad (Serbia), Manchester (UK), Tokyo (Japan), Cluj and Bucharest (Romania), Toronto (Canada), Kraków (Poland), Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), and Seoul (South Korea), SCHOLARALEX has published works from over 330,000 individual authors. Our journals collectively receive more than 25 million webpage views each month.

Indexing of SCHOLARALEX Journals

At SCHOLARALEX, we continuously strive to expand the presence of our journals in leading academic databases, including:

  • Scopus

  • Web of Science

  • PMC, PubMed, and MEDLINE

In addition to general indexing, we prioritize inclusion in discipline-specific databases to enhance author visibility and broaden dissemination. We also collaborate with universities and government bodies to ensure our journals are listed in national ranking systems, meeting institutional and funding requirements.

All SCHOLARALEX journals are digitally archived in full by the Swiss National Library and CLOCKSS, securing long-term access to our published content.

Open Access for All Readers

All content in SCHOLARALEX journals is published under full open access, available to readers free of charge. To support this model, publication costs are covered through article processing charges (APCs), typically funded by the authors' institutions or grants. [Read more about our open access policy.]

Publication Ethics Statement

As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), SCHOLARALEX maintains strict ethical standards and a rigorous peer-review process. We uphold integrity by addressing issues such as plagiarism, data manipulation, and authorship misrepresentation with zero tolerance. Submissions are screened using iThenticate to verify originality and prevent overlap with prior publications.

Memberships and Collaborations

SCHOLARALEX is affiliated with or collaborates with several academic and industry organizations to uphold best practices in publishing.

SCHOLARALEX and Sustainability

Sustainability is a foundational value at SCHOLARALEX, beginning with the preservation of rare chemical samples in 1996, which led to the launch of its first journal, Molecules. As a global publisher, SCHOLARALEX is committed to responsible practices aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN.

In 2020, the SDG Publishers Compact was introduced to encourage informative content that supports these goals. SCHOLARALEX became a signatory in 2021 and subsequently launched the SCHOLARALEX SDG Hub. Our dedication extends to hosting sustainability conferences such as the World Sustainability Forum (WSF) and providing awards:

  1. World Sustainability Award – USD 100,000 for senior researchers

  2. Emerging Sustainability Leader Award – USD 20,000 for early-career researchers

We are also a member of the United Nations Global Compact, promoting sustainability in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

Mission and Values

Since 1996, SCHOLARALEX has championed open access scientific publishing. Our mission is to encourage scientific discourse across all disciplines, guided by the following values:

  • Open Access: All content is freely available under a Creative Commons License, enabling unrestricted sharing and reuse with proper citation.

  • Efficiency and Timeliness: We ensure a first editorial decision within 19 days and publish accepted papers within 4 days (2025 median values).

  • Simplicity: Our integrated platform provides tools for submission, review, preprints, and conferences, all in one place.

  • High-Quality Service: We support researchers with services across our platforms (e.g., [scholaralex.com], preprints, and conferences).

  • Flexibility: We adapt our services based on feedback from users to meet evolving research needs.

  • Sustainability: We ensure long-term preservation of research and support scientific advancement through sponsorships, partnerships, and awards.

By adhering to these values, SCHOLARALEX remains a leader in advancing open science and scholarly communication.