Inspired by the enduring value of scholarly journals, our primary goal is to create and circulate distinctive publications that stand out for their spirit, creativity, and academic merit. This commitment shapes every aspect of our work with authors, editors, reviewers, and the broader scientific community.
Growing Science exists to advance and safeguard academic knowledge by ensuring that high-quality research reaches its intended audience without unnecessary barriers. We strengthen scholarly communication, maintain high standards for publicly shared research, and contribute to the visibility and reputation of open science worldwide.
To become a trusted destination for researchers seeking high-quality, peer-reviewed open access publications that contribute to knowledge creation, policy development, and sustainable progress across multiple disciplines.
We envision a scholarly ecosystem where quality research is freely accessible to everyone, where publicly funded discoveries reach their full potential without access restrictions, and where academic publishing serves the needs of researchers first. Through sustainable practices, we are building a fairer, more effective global research community.
At the heart of Growing Science is a commitment to quality and accessibility. We operate under a Diamond Open Access model, meaning there are no article processing charges for authors and no subscription fees for readers.
Research published with us remains freely available to anyone anywhere in the world, ensuring broad accessibility and maximum societal impact. We provide a welcoming home for scholarship that is rigorous, timely, and valuable, promoting diversity of thought and showcasing the strength of global research across our twelve journals.
Our Core Values
- Scholarly Excellence – Publishing only the most rigorous peer-reviewed research
- Transparency & Fairness – Upholding honest and ethical publishing practices
- Global Inclusivity – Welcoming diverse voices from all regions and career stages
- Continuous Innovation – Embracing new ideas and improved publishing workflows
- Practical Relevance – Supporting research that addresses real-world challenges
- Collaborative Spirit – Building partnerships across borders and disciplines
- Research Integrity – Protecting the trustworthiness of the scholarly record
- Author First – Prioritizing the needs and success of our research community
Strategic Goals
- Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research that addresses contemporary challenges across industrial engineering, data science, management, chemistry, and related fields
- Foster academic dialogue that connects local expertise with global knowledge across our twelve journals
- Support the professional growth of scholars, particularly early-career researchers and those from developing regions
- Promote ethical, inclusive, and impactful scholarship across every discipline we serve
- Advance open science by continuously improving how research is communicated, reviewed, and accessed
- Develop practical tools and collaborate with research communities, institutions, and funders to build a sustainable publishing ecosystem
- Maintain rigorous peer review standards through our established double-blind review process
- Ensure all published research is reliable, trustworthy, and can be built upon by scientists and innovators worldwide
Our Quality Commitment
Every manuscript submitted to Growing Science undergoes thorough evaluation by independent experts in the field. Our editorial teams work in close collaboration with experienced editors and reviewers from around the world to ensure:
- Rigorous scientific validation of all published research
- Double-blind peer review protecting author and reviewer identities
- Clear editorial policies and comprehensive ethical guidelines
- Ongoing improvements based on feedback from authors and reviewers
- Adherence to internationally recognized publication ethics standards
Our pursuit of excellence is closely tied to the principle of openness. We believe that inclusive, accessible research represents the future of science and will lead to the kind of discoveries and breakthroughs that the world truly needs.
Sustainable Publishing
Growing Science operates as a catalyst for positive change in scholarly communication. Any resources generated through our activities are reinvested directly into advancing open science, improving publishing infrastructure, and supporting the global research community.
We demonstrate that it is possible to publish high-quality research while maintaining a sustainable business model. Our goal extends beyond our own success—we aim to help reshape the entire publishing landscape, showing that a balanced, researcher-centered approach can work effectively.
We are committed to showing that scholarly publishing can be both high-quality and accessible. The ultimate goal is to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable academic publishing environment for everyone.