Publisher
Publisher Overview
UMed Press is an independent academic publisher dedicated to advancing high-quality scholarly communication and global knowledge exchange.
Founded with a vision for the Future of Research Publishing (2050 and beyond), UMed Press serves as a bridge between innovation, integrity, and accessibility in academic publishing.
We specialize in publishing peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and scholarly monographs across diverse disciplines — including science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities.
Our mission is to foster open, ethical, and inclusive dissemination of research that drives real-world impact and academic excellence.
Vision
To build a sustainable, transparent, and technology-driven publishing platform that empowers researchers, educators, and innovators to shape the knowledge economy of the future.
Mission
UMed Press is committed to:
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Upholding the highest editorial and ethical standards in publishing.
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Supporting open access to scholarly content under global licensing standards (e.g., Creative Commons).
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Ensuring rigorous peer review, editorial transparency, and academic independence.
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Promoting international collaboration between researchers, reviewers, and academic institutions.
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Leveraging digital technologies for long-term archiving and discoverability through Crossref DOIs, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and PKP PN.
Commitment to Quality
UMed Press operates under a double-blind peer review system managed by subject experts and an international editorial board.
All journals follow the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and OASPA guidelines for editorial conduct and integrity.
Our workflow ensures that:
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Every manuscript undergoes plagiarism screening (iThenticate).
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Editors and reviewers are selected for subject-matter expertise and ethical neutrality.
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All accepted papers are assigned a DOI via Crossref and are archived permanently for future accessibility.
Indexing and Global Reach
UMed Press aims for inclusion in the world’s leading indexing and abstracting databases:
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Scopus (Elsevier)
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Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics)
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DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
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Google Scholar, Crossref, Dimensions, and ResearchGate
We are committed to maintaining the standards of metadata accuracy, open-access visibility, and ethical publishing required for these databases.
Ethical and Open Access Policy
UMed Press follows global open-access principles to make knowledge freely available without barriers.
All journals operate under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing authors to retain copyright while promoting reuse with proper citation.
We strictly adhere to:
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COPE’s Core Practices
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ICMJE Recommendations
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WAME and OASPA Ethical Standards
Digital Preservation
All published content is preserved through:
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LOCKSS and CLOCKSS digital archiving systems
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PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
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Crossref DOI registration ensuring permanent citation and discoverability
These ensure the permanent availability and long-term integrity of all UMed Press publications.
