Join ISRI Press
Whether you are an author, editor, reviewer, or institution — ISRI Press membership gives you the tools, recognition, and community to advance your scholarly work.
Author Membership
Author membership is designed to support researchers at every stage of their publishing journey — from first submission to established scholarly reputation.
For researchers submitting their first manuscript or exploring ISRI Press journals.
- Submit to any ISRI Press journal
- Access to author submission portal
- Standard peer review (6–8 weeks)
- DOI assignment on acceptance
- Basic author dashboard
For active researchers who publish regularly and want priority access and enhanced services.
- All Standard benefits
- Priority editorial review (3–4 weeks)
- One free APC waiver per year
- Dedicated manuscript support officer
- Pre-submission manuscript feedback
- Access to member-only writing workshops
- Verified ISRI Press Author badge (ORCID-linked)
For established scholars seeking the highest level of publishing support and recognition.
- All Member benefits
- Fast-track review (2–3 weeks)
- Two free APC waivers per year
- Invitation to Editorial Advisory Panels
- Co-authorship facilitation network
- Annual impact and citation report
- Priority consideration for special issues
- ISRI Press Fellow designation in publications
Editor Membership
Associate Editor positions are open to established scholars with demonstrated peer review experience. Editors are the custodians of the journal's intellectual standards.
Editorial Authority
Handle manuscript assignments, manage reviewer panels, and issue final editorial decisions under the governance of the journal's Editor-in-Chief.
Professional Recognition
Official listing on the journal's masthead, a verified ISRI Press Editor credential, and an annually updated editorial activity certificate.
Training & Development
Access to ISRI Press Editorial Academy — a structured programme of workshops, ethics training, and peer consultation with senior editors.
Platform Access
Full access to the editorial management platform, reviewer database, manuscript tracking tools, and anonymised decision analytics.
Fast-Track Publishing
Associate Editors who submit their own research receive fast-track consideration (2–3 weeks) at any ISRI Press journal outside their own.
Annual Recognition
Outstanding Associate Editors are nominated for the annual ISRI Press Editorial Excellence Award, with winners published in all 31 journals.
Editor-in-Chief
Leads the journal's editorial direction, governs policy, and has final say on all publication decisions.
Associate Editor
Manages assigned manuscript submissions from initial review through to final decision.
Section Editor
Oversees a defined subject area within a journal, curating special issues and thematic collections.
Guest Editor
Invited to compile and edit a single special issue on a focused topic, with full editorial support.
Reviewer Membership
Peer review is a scholarly contribution. ISRI Press Reviewer Membership recognises, records, and rewards the time and expertise our reviewers invest in every manuscript.
Verified Review Certificates
Every completed review generates a verifiable certificate of peer review — accepted by most universities as evidence of academic service for promotion and tenure files.
ORCID Integration
Reviews are logged directly to your ORCID profile via our automated integration, building a permanent, citable record of your contribution to peer review.
Fast-Track Submission
Active reviewers (3+ reviews per year) receive fast-track consideration for their own submissions — priority assignment and reduced review timelines.
Reviewer of the Year
Outstanding reviewers are nominated annually by handling editors. Winners receive a formal award, a featured profile across ISRI Press channels, and a cash honorarium.
Training Resources
Full access to the ISRI Press Reviewer Academy: video workshops, structured review templates, sample annotated reports, and ethics training modules.
Reviewer Registry Listing
Registered reviewers are discoverable by editors across all 31 journals. Listing your expertise increases your chances of being invited to review in your field.
Institutional Membership
Institutional membership gives universities, research councils, and academic libraries a structured publishing partnership — with APC discounts, staff seats, and dedicated editorial support.
For smaller universities and research institutes building their publishing partnerships.
- 5 Author Membership seats (Member tier)
- Institutional APC discount (15%)
- Annual usage and citation report
- Logo on ISRI Press partner page
- Access to institutional submission portal
For mid-sized universities and research councils seeking a substantive publishing relationship.
- 20 Author Membership seats (Fellow tier)
- Institutional APC discount (30%)
- Dedicated institutional liaison officer
- Priority access to special issue slots
- Co-branding on joint publications
- Annual strategy review meeting
- Staff access to Editorial Academy
For major research universities, national academies, and funding bodies requiring bespoke arrangements.
- Unlimited Author Membership seats
- Full APC waiver programme
- Dedicated editorial partnership team
- Co-branded journal launch option
- Custom data and analytics reporting
- Board representation opportunity
- First-access to new journal launches
- Global indexing consultation services
Membership Benefits
A full comparison of what is included at each author membership tier — Standard, Member, and Fellow.
| Benefit | Standard | Member | Fellow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publishing Support | |||
| Manuscript submission access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority editorial review | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast-track review (2–3 weeks) | — | — | ✓ |
| Pre-submission manuscript feedback | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated manuscript support officer | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Access | |||
| Standard APC rates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| APC waiver (1 per year) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| APC waiver (2 per year) | — | — | ✓ |
| Low-income country waiver eligibility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recognition | |||
| DOI assignment on publication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Verified Author badge (ORCID-linked) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISRI Press Fellow designation | — | — | ✓ |
| Annual impact & citation report | — | — | ✓ |
| Community | |||
| Author dashboard access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member-only writing workshops | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Co-authorship facilitation network | — | — | ✓ |
| Editorial Advisory Panel invitation | — | — | ✓ |
| Special issue priority consideration | — | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tiers, waivers, upgrades, and institutional arrangements.