Publishing an academic journal

The academic journal publishing niche is characterized by significant pain points for authors, reviewers, and institutions, despite the presence of large, established players. Key issues include protracted publication delays, exorbitant subscription costs, frequent submission rejections, and inefficiencies in the peer review process. There is a clear willingness to pay for solutions that address these systemic problems, particularly for tools that streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve access to scholarly output.