Scilight Press is an international academic publisher dedicated to open-access peer-reviewed journals and books. As a global multidisciplinary publisher, we provide a platform for researchers, scholars, and academics to disseminate their work across diverse fields of study. We are committed to advancing knowledge and fostering academic discourse.

Scilight Press was founded in 2019 as Australia Academic Press Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne, Australia. The company established its Beijing office in the same year and rebranded as Scilight Press Pty. Ltd in July 2022. To support our expansion, we launched three inaugural journals: the International Journal of Network Dynamics and Intelligence (IJNDI), the International Journal of Automotive Manufacturing and Materials (IJAMM), and the International Journal of Drug Discovery and Pharmacology (IJDDP). In response to the growing demand, we opened a second branch office in Wuhan, China.

The Melbourne office primarily oversees business strategy, publication and distribution, legal and financial matters, and resource integration. Our Chinese offices in Beijing and Wuhan focus on journal management, production, marketing, and network technology support. As of June 2024, Scilight Press employs a global team of 20 people, over 98% of whom hold a master's degree or higher with a background in scientific research, and more than 90% have extensive experience in open-access publishing. All editors at Scilight Press are dedicated to providing exceptional service to researchers, ensuring a seamless publication process.

Management Team

• Dr. Zhengchun Yi (Founder of Scilight Press)

  

  Dr. Zhengchun Yi holds a Ph.D. in Management from Wuhan University, China. His publishing career began in 2004 as Editor-in-Chief of the Science Education Bulletin. Subsequently, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of Modern Enterprise Culture and the general manager of Media, a magazine under the purview of the National Press and Publication Administration of China. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Yi has expanded the publication business from Chinese social sciences to English STM publishing. As the founder of Scilight Press, Dr. Yi is dedicated to promoting the global dissemination of cutting-edge research and providing exceptional services to the scientific community.

• Louise Liu (Publishing Manager)

  

  Louise Liu, the Publishing Manager at our Wuhan Office, joined Scilight in September 2023. Her responsibilities include providing comprehensive training to editors on the entire publishing process, implementing standardized management practices, and fostering external collaborations. Louise holds a master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the South China University of Technology. With nine years of experience in academic publishing and a strong work ethic, she has impeccable skills in developmental planning for publishing, optimizing publishing processes, and managing journal teams effectively.

• Zora Zhu (Publisher)

  

  Zora Zhu, with a master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, joined Scilight as a Publisher at in September 2023. She provides essential support to editors across all Scilight's journals and oversees the teams responsible for materials series journals. With nearly eight years of publishing experience, Zora is driven by a passion to excel in publishing and a strong sense of purpose. She also brings extensive expertise in journal topic selection and planning, editorial team management, and overall journal development and operations.

• Zack Li (Associate Publisher)

  

  Zack Li joined Scilight Press in 2023 as an Associate Publisher. He holds a master’s degree in Material Chemical from Shihezi University, China. With more than six years of extensive experience in the publishing industry, he has exceptional skills in integrating expert resources, planning topic selection, and comprehensively managing and operating journals. His current roles mainly include managing four journals: International Journal of Drug Discovery and Pharmacology (IJDDP), Journal of Medicinal Natural Products (JMNP), Journal of Microbes in Health and Disease (JMHD) and Energy, Water and Air Catalysis Research (EWA Cat. Res.).

Business Model

1. Scilight Press publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed journals with Gold Open Access model. To support the growth of these journals, Scilight has established tiered APC standards for each journal in line with our strategic goals. The revenue generated from APCs plays a crucial role in ensuring Scilight's long-term sustainability. For detailed information on APCs, please refer to the specific  regulations for each journal.

Our primary goal is not to maximize profits. As long as our revenue covers our expenses, we can ensure sustainability. Any surplus funds will be reinvested into the business to support the publication of more academic papers, thereby contributing to knowledge advancement and academic discourse.

2. Scilight provides journal and book publishing services to associations, universities, and scientific research institutions. Contact us at: info@sciltp.com