# Start a New Journal

OAP invites experts and scholars in various fields to submit proposals for new journals here. If your institution (university, institute, college, national key laboratory, society, etc.) intends to establish a journal, you can also submit a draft to OAP on its behalf. If you are interested in starting a new journal to provide a home for an emerging field of research or simply want to provide an open-access alternative to existing journals, submit your proposal for launching of a new journal with the following steps.

1. Complete our initial consultation form: [**Journal Proposal Form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRJUK0qxYOWd80Rm2DcFizC7JvwYhvzH_VgvpJSbEhcW3l9Q/viewform) **\[click to open]**
2. Our journal development specialists will contact you
3. Discuss your vision and requirements
4. Create a customized launch plan

### About  **Journal** Director

The Journal Director plays a pivotal role as the central coordinator for a newly established journal, serving as the essential link between all stakeholders in the publication process. This position requires the individual to oversee core journal management issues while acting as the primary bridge between the publisher (OAP), the journal's operations, and the editorial board members. The Journal Director has the flexibility to either serve as the Editor-in-Chief, if qualified and willing to undertake this responsibility, or to nominate another suitable candidate for this position. Regardless of this choice, the Manager maintains their crucial role as the coordinator between the publisher and board members. The organizational structure follows a clear chain of communication:

[**OAP ↔ Journal ↔ Journal Director ↔ Board Members**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]

Importantly, OAP does not engage directly with board members; all communication must flow through the Journal Director, ensuring consistent and coordinated information exchange. This structure maintains clear lines of authority and communication, making the Journal Director the indispensable cornerstone of the journal's operational success.

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