Publishing Expertise, On Your Terms
Running a journal is demanding work, and limited budgets, small teams, or scattered responsibilities make it harder still. Some journals need full-service publishing; others simply need targeted expertise to close critical gaps. Whether you’re managing a society title or a university press portfolio, we focus on getting better results with the resources you already have. Our approach is grounded in experience: fourteen years guiding over a hundred journals, and active involvement in international editorial networks. You get hands-on, tailored support that strengthens your operations without forcing a platform change, alongside clear priorities and realistic goals from the outset.
Why Work with Caleo?
Caleo is straightforward: clear questions, clear reasons, clear next steps. A single team covers editorial work, platforms, and strategy to keep decisions aligned and momentum visible. We simplify processes, document choices, and report results plainly. Your data stays private. Your plan stays on track.
Comprehensive Journal Review
We begin with a thorough review to pinpoint what’s holding you back, then prioritise actions that make an immediate difference while building for long-term improvement. We’ll help you:
Clarify your editorial scope so authors know exactly what fits your journal.
Streamline peer-review workflows to cut delays and improve author satisfaction.
Update policies to meet evolving funder requirements and recognised research-integrity standards.
Map reliable pathways to indexing in major and relevant specialist or regional databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, CAB Abstracts, PsycINFO, ERIH PLUS, and TR Dizin—selected to match your discipline and goals.
Boost discoverability with stronger metadata, targeted search optimisation, and improved content tagging.
Integrate tools to detect plagiarism, image manipulation, and citation anomalies before publication.
Shape open-access strategies, whether Diamond or Gold, that align with your aims and support sustainability.
University Press Development
Many universities host scattered journals run at faculty or department level, often without central oversight. These titles can be decades old yet lack strategy, professional management, or visibility in key indexes. We help create a central press office that provides leadership, resources, and direction. From setting a shared vision and appointing dedicated staff to bringing each journal under a unified brand and quality framework, we ensure every title represents the university at its best and contributes back through improved reach, reputation, and impact. Our support includes:
Define a shared mission and editorial standards across all titles.
Create a flexible brand system that connects the portfolio while respecting each journal’s identity.
Standardise submission, production, and compliance workflows.
Centralise indexing, compliance, and reporting to ensure accuracy.
Negotiate press-wide service agreements to improve value.
Identify quick wins to revitalise overlooked journals.
University Press Services
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We review your journals and give you a concise report on strengths, risks, and opportunities.
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We set priorities, timelines, and owners so you know what happens when and who is accountable.
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We upgrade submission, review, and production policies with ready-to-use templates and compliance checks.
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We manage applications to the right indexes and improve metadata so more readers find your work.
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We train editors, reviewers, and staff to run faster, fairer, and more consistent workflows.
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We create a press-wide brand that raises visibility while respecting each journal’s identity.
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We review results with leadership, adjust plans, and secure decisions that keep momentum.
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We design or strengthen a central press function to align budgets, contracts, and standards across journals.