Societies and partnerships

At Elsevier, we are dedicated to helping you shape a successful future. With our industry-leading tools and extensive experience, we deliver critical insights and center our approach on your unique goals.

We leverage a data-driven strategy, supported by Scopus, to provide the insights and connections needed for informed decisions regarding your journal program.

Elsevier publishes 18% of global research output that accounts for 27% of citations reflecting our commitment to ensuring research quality that exceeds industry standards and upholds the highest standards of research integrity. Together, we can navigate the future of research with confidence.

Authors, editors and readers score Elsevier’s publishing support and services highly against market benchmarks. This is driven by Elsevier’s industry leading submission system; author and editor tools that save time whilst providing unique insight; first class production focused on quality and speed; and industry leading publishing platforms, all enhanced through innovative content discovery and decision support technologies.

Elsevier’s unique, data-driven approach can help you to identify, solicit and acquire the best content, and ScienceDirect and our journal branded sites can provide that content with unrivalled visibility, profile, and market penetration worldwide.

As one of the world’s leading open access publishers Elsevier publishes over 750 full open access journals and has helped many societies embrace open access.

Elsevier is absolutely committed to meeting authors’ needs and has a wealth of experience in launching and flipping journals to open access; in developing subscription and open access portfolios for success; and in helping societies to respond to initiatives such as Plan S and OSTP, and grow through Transformative Agreements.

The International Association for Food Protection opens in new tab/window and Poultry Science Association opens in new tab/window are just two societies that have recently made the switch to full gold open access.

We are committed to investing in our partners through robust outreach to authors, editors, reviewers, and institutions in high-growth markets. For instance, we have achieved over a 20% market share in China, with quality levels exceeding the average by more than 40%. Our strategies support Chinese researchers, and independent surveys show they are increasingly satisfied with Elsevier’s services compared to other publishers. With a deep understanding of these markets, we are expanding our offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, Chennai, and beyond. Our strong connections with key stakeholders enable us to navigate these landscapes effectively and foster meaningful partnerships.

We recognize that a strong financial return is essential for you. Our financial agreements are designed to maximize your returns while minimizing risk, ensuring the long-term prosperity of your journal(s).

With our global sales teams and unique infrastructure, we are equipped to enhance your revenues and share more royalties with you. We understand your need to effectively manage financial risk and together we will take a long-term approach. This includes underwriting financial offers and structuring terms that support your transition to new business models in a sustainable manner.