On Topic – Is Your Journal's Impact Factor Strategy Outdated?

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View in browser On the Horizon Is Your Journal's Impact Factor Strategy Outdated? Traditional impact factors now capture only a fraction of research influence, as altmetrics and digital engagement become equally important predictors of citation success. The journals thriving today track diverse impact indicators while investing in modern discoverability strategies. Read More New at Sheridan Sheridan Welcomes Ashley Gordon as Vice President of Digital Print Solutions Sheridan welcomes Ashley Gordon as Vice President of Digital Print Solutions. A recognized industry leader in the publishing and printing industry and founder of the ConTEXT sustainability conference, Gordon will accelerate Sheridan’s ability to deliver forward-looking digital print solutions that enable publishers to meet the demands of today’s marketplace.  Read More Events Where to Meet Us! Connect with Sheridan/KGL representatives! View our planned attendance at these industry events.   View Events Working Smarter The Paper Mill Crisis: How Publishers Can Combat Fraudulent Research Sophisticated fraud networks now produce fraudulent manuscripts at industrial scale, faster than traditional peer review can detect. The solution requires integrated technology platforms combining AI detection and expert oversight. Read More NeEd To Know The Power of PIDs and the Magic of Metadata Persistent identifiers (PIDs) like DOIs and ORCIDs may seem small — but together with open metadata, they form the backbone of global research infrastructure. Alice Meadows, Co-founder of MoreBrains Cooperative, explores how PIDs connect people, projects, and organizations, making research more discoverable, trustworthy, and efficient. Read More Knowledge Sharing 10 Questions a Publisher Should Ask the Editorial Office/Society In this edition of ORIGINal Thoughts, Adam Etkin shares 10 insightful questions — along with sample responses — crafted to spark meaningful and strategic dialogue between publishers and editorial offices or societies. Read More nEw AT KGL Is Your Editorial Management System Supporting Progress — or Preventing It? In our latest report, discover why now is the time to audit your Editorial Management System (EMS). Learn how optimizing your EMS can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the peer review experience. Read More New At KGL KGL Wins ISMTE 2025 People’s Choice Award for Most Innovative Idea with Smart Review™ Editorial Integrity Platform The recognition celebrates Smart Review’s transformative impact on peer review workflows by automating critical checks, integrating cutting-edge research integrity tools, and streamlining editorial processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and efficiency at scale. Read More Quote of Note “The academic publishing landscape is remarkably transformed, driven by technological advancements and evolving scholarly practices. As we embrace these innovations, we must remain committed to the core principles of scholarly communication: integrity, transparency, and accessibility." ― Zul Musa Sheridan, 3323 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 Manage Preferences The preceding eNewsletter is intended for marketing purposes. View online version here.