Scifiniti Publishing recently hosted the 2025 Editors-in-Chief (EICs) Forum, a dynamic and forward-looking event designed to bring together editorial leaders across its journal portfolio for a collaborative dialogue. The forum provided a unique platform for open discussion, constructive feedback, and the development of actionable strategies aimed at advancing the growth, visibility, and impact of Scifiniti’s journals.

The session opened with a warm welcome from the leadership team, who acknowledged the vital contributions of the EICs in shaping the academic and strategic direction of the journals. A comprehensive update on recent progress was shared, covering submission and publication trends, growth in citations, editorial board expansion, and staffing developments—highlighting the momentum Scifiniti has built across its publishing initiatives.

Central to the forum was a collaborative discussion session where EICs exchanged experiences, shared journal-specific strategies that have proven successful, and offered insights into both common challenges and innovative solutions. Drawing from survey feedback, several key themes emerged:

• Editorial Engagement and Communication: EICs emphasized the importance of maintaining active engagement with editorial board members. Suggestions included regular board meetings, quarterly newsletters, and dedicated communication channels such as a feedback inbox to encourage ongoing dialogue.
• Board Member Contributions: Participants underscored the value of encouraging editorial board members and their networks—especially early-career researchers—to contribute articles. The concept of a “network of networks” was introduced as an effective approach for expanding journal reach and visibility.
• Special Issues and Thematic Initiatives: There was strong support for promoting special issues through academic networks, LinkedIn, and at relevant conferences. The editors highlighted successful strategies such as linking special issues to symposium topics and inviting abstract presenters to submit full-length manuscripts. Ideas for improving the submission process for special issues and offering editorial incentives were also explored.
• Visibility and Post-Publication Promotion: EICs recommended enhancing the promotion of newly published articles through targeted email alerts, academic repositories, and author-driven social media sharing. Scifiniti reaffirmed its commitment to structured post-publication outreach and ongoing support for visibility campaigns.
• Indexation and Citations: Discussions extended into improving journal impact through broader indexation efforts and citation tracking. The editorial office confirmed its continued focus on these areas and offered to share citation data with editors to inform journal development strategies.
• Broader Considerations: In addition to editorial and operational themes, the group also discussed the importance of addressing social and academic equity, ensuring diverse global participation, and promoting inclusive practices in scientific publishing.

Scifiniti’s leadership reiterated their dedication to supporting EICs and implementing feasible suggestions from the forum. A collaborative spirit and shared vision for innovation defined the event, marking it as a cornerstone for future strategic planning.

As a key takeaway, the forum reaffirmed the importance of strong editorial leadership, open communication, and community engagement in driving the success of open-access scholarly publishing. Scifiniti looks forward to building on the insights shared and continuing to connect minds through impactful research dissemination.