University-managed publishing of medical journals: Reflections on the transfer of three journals from a commercial publisher to Kashan university of medical sciences
- 1Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
Abstract
In 2023, Kashan University of Medical Sciences (KaUMS) assumed scholarly publishing management of three journals previously managed by Wolters Kluwer Medknow: Archives of Trauma Research, Nursing and Midwifery Studies, and International Archives of Health Sciences. This commentary reflects on the transition from the perspective of the person who coordinated it. It argues that the question of whether commercial or university-based publishing is a friend or foe to scholarly communication is overly simplistic. Each model offers distinct advantages and presents specific risks, and the appropriate choice depends on institutional capacity, governance, financial sustainability, and commitment to editorial quality. The commentary describes the rationale for the transition, the concerns raised by editorial boards, the measures taken to address them, and the limitations of a participant's account. It also considers the importance of editorial independence, transparent governance, professional publishing infrastructure, and systematic evaluation. The experience suggests that university-managed publishing can be a viable alternative under appropriate institutional conditions, but it should not be regarded as universally preferable. Its long-term success depends on sustained investment, accountability, and the protection of essential scholarly publishing functions.
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BibTeX
@article{hosseiniara2026universitymanaged,
title = {{University-managed publishing of medical journals: Reflections on the transfer of three journals from a commercial publisher to Kashan university of medical sciences}},
author = {Reza Hosseiniara},
journal = {Journal of Preventive and Complementary Medicine},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.22034/jpcm.2026.590162.1386},
url = {https://doi.org/10.22034/jpcm.2026.590162.1386},
note = {CC BY-NC},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - University-managed publishing of medical journals: Reflections on the transfer of three journals from a commercial publisher to Kashan university of medical sciences
AU - Reza Hosseiniara
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/25
JO - Journal of Preventive and Complementary Medicine
DO - 10.22034/jpcm.2026.590162.1386
UR - https://doi.org/10.22034/jpcm.2026.590162.1386
AB - In 2023, Kashan University of Medical Sciences (KaUMS) assumed scholarly publishing management of three journals previously managed by Wolters Kluwer Medknow: Archives of Trauma Research, Nursing and Midwifery Studies, and International Archives of Health Sciences. This commentary reflects on the transition from the perspective of the person who coordinated it. It argues that the question of whether commercial or university-based publishing is a friend or foe to scholarly communication is overly simplistic. Each model offers distinct advantages and presents specific risks, and the appropriate choice depends on institutional capacity, governance, financial sustainability, and commitment to editorial quality. The commentary describes the rationale for the transition, the concerns raised by editorial boards, the measures taken to address them, and the limitations of a participant's account. It also considers the importance of editorial independence, transparent governance, professional publishing infrastructure, and systematic evaluation. The experience suggests that university-managed publishing can be a viable alternative under appropriate institutional conditions, but it should not be regarded as universally preferable. Its long-term success depends on sustained investment, accountability, and the protection of essential scholarly publishing functions.
SN - 3041-9700
SN - 3041-9921
ER -