Current publisher evidence review
Scientific Archives publisher review: what authors should verify
Scientific Archives operates an active open-access publishing website and currently presents a portfolio of medical, science and technology journals. This review does not label every journal in the portfolio. It documents current public information and areas authors should verify before submission or payment.
Maintained by the Beallslists.com editorial review team · Evidence reviewed: · Current verification cycle: 2026
Current evidence checked on August 24, 2026
The publisher's current website identifies Scientific Archives as an open-access publisher and provides journal lists, author guidelines, peer-review information, APC information, licensing/ethics policies and contact addresses. Its journal directory currently displays title-level details including ISSNs, issue information, acceptance rates and stated submission-to-decision timelines for many journals.
Scientific Archives states that its journals use single-blind peer review and that submitted articles are reviewed by independent reviewers, with editorial decisions made by journal editors. The publisher also publishes journal-specific APCs and says fees are charged after acceptance.
Items authors should read carefully
The current author guidelines include a manuscript-withdrawal penalty policy and state that authors are not allowed to withdraw papers without paying the penalty. Because withdrawal, copyright and post-acceptance terms can materially affect authors, read the current wording before submitting and save a dated copy.
The publisher's current policy and about pages also contain licensing descriptions that should be read together to understand reuse and commercial-use rights. If the exact license matters to your funder or institution, confirm the article-level license before agreeing to publication.
Recommended verification before submission
- Verify the exact journal title and ISSN.
- Check any claimed indexing at the database owner.
- Review the journal-specific APC and withdrawal terms.
- Independently verify several editors.
- Read recent articles and correction/retraction notices.
- Confirm the exact copyright and license that would apply to your article.
Sources and further verification
- Scientific Archives — About Us — publisher identity, addresses, portfolio and stated publishing model
- Scientific Archives — Author Guidelines — peer review, APC, withdrawal and author-facing terms
- Scientific Archives — Article Processing Charges — current journal-level APC information
- Scientific Archives — Publication Policies and Ethics — licensing, peer review and ethics policies
- Scientific Archives — Peer Review Process — stated peer-review model and reviewer process
Verify current journal or publisher claims at the original source. Website content, ownership, fees, policies and database coverage can change.
Current review status
This status records verification concerns and unresolved questions. It is not a legal finding and does not classify every journal in the publisher’s portfolio. Journal-level indexing, fees, peer review, ownership, and preservation should be checked separately.
Review conclusion
Scientific Archives operates an active open-access journal website and publishes a portfolio of medical and scientific titles. The public pages reviewed contain information about peer review, article processing charges and editorial policies. They also contain material points that an author should clarify before submitting or paying: inconsistent licensing descriptions, strong manuscript-withdrawal wording, changing address disclosures, and the need to verify indexing separately for each journal.
These observations justify enhanced due diligence. They do not, by themselves, prove that every Scientific Archives journal is predatory or that every article lacks peer review.
Publisher facts checked on August 6, 2026
| Publisher/domain | Scientific Archives · scientificarchives.com |
|---|---|
| Stated model | Gold open access with author-paid article processing charges after acceptance. |
| Stated portfolio | The publisher says it operates 26 journals in medicine, science and technology. |
| Peer review | The publisher describes single-blind peer review and an optional double-blind process. |
| APC examples | The central fee page lists journal-level charges ranging from hundreds to 1,500 GBP; individual journal pages may use country groups or article types. |
Evidence assessment and recommended author action
| Claim area | Evidence checked | Current assessment | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article processing charges | Publisher fee and author-information pages | Public fee information is available; confirm the exact journal, article type, currency, waivers, taxes, and payment trigger. | Obtain a dated written quotation before submission. |
| Peer review | Publisher peer-review description and recent article records | A process is described, but the quality and duration must be assessed at journal and article level. | Compare received, revised, and accepted dates and ask how reviewers are selected. |
| Copyright and licensing | About and author-guideline pages | Different licensing descriptions require clarification. | Request the exact licence and copyright agreement that will govern the article. |
| Withdrawal terms | Author guidelines and withdrawal wording | The terms require careful contractual review before submission. | Save the applicable terms and obtain clarification about charges and publication rights. |
| Indexing and preservation | Journal pages and official third-party databases | Publisher-wide language is not proof of title-level coverage. | Verify the exact ISSN, coverage dates, and preservation record independently. |
Assessments describe the public evidence available on the review date. A publisher can request correction by providing dated, independently verifiable documentation.
Points supporting a legitimate review
- The website presents named journals, article archives, author instructions, fee pages and peer-review descriptions.
- APCs are publicly listed rather than hidden until payment.
- The publisher provides contact pages and journal-level information.
- Some titles show multi-year publication archives and identifiable editors or authors.
Points requiring clarification
- The About page describes CC BY-NC licensing, while the general author guidelines describe CC BY licensing. Authors should obtain the exact licence that will apply to their article.
- The withdrawal policy states that authors are not allowed to withdraw without a penalty and includes wording claiming rights to publish without further approval. Authors should obtain contractual clarification before submission.
- Different public pages display different office addresses. A changing address is not proof of misconduct, but legal entity and invoicing details should be confirmed.
- Indexing should be verified title by title in the official database; a publisher-level statement or Google Scholar visibility is not equivalent to MEDLINE, PMC, Scopus or Web of Science coverage.
Example Scientific Archives journals to verify individually
The publisher’s current portfolio includes titles such as Journal of Cellular Immunology, Journal of Cancer Immunology, Journal of Experimental Neurology, Journal of Clinical Cardiology, Archives of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Archives of Medical Case Reports. This page does not classify those titles individually. Authors should confirm the exact ISSN, publisher, archive, editorial board, fees and indexing record for the journal receiving the manuscript.
Author checks before submission
- Ask for the exact copyright and Creative Commons licence in writing.
- Save the APC, waiver, refund and withdrawal terms that apply on the submission date.
- Verify the journal’s exact ISSN and coverage in official indexing databases.
- Check recent articles for received, revised and accepted dates and evidence of substantive review.
- Confirm the contracting legal entity, invoice address and dispute jurisdiction.
- Ask which independent preservation service protects the journal archive.
Public sources reviewed
- Scientific Archives: About Us
- Scientific Archives: Peer Review Process
- Scientific Archives: Article Processing Charges
- Scientific Archives: Author Guidelines and Withdrawal Terms
- Scientific Archives: Contact Page
- Scientific Archives: Journal List
Source pages may change after the review date. Readers should preserve dated copies when a decision or dispute depends on the wording.