Symphony is an independent international scholarly publisher based in Montana, USA, dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in rapidly evolving technologies. Through our esteemed authors and series editors, we continually enhance interdisciplinary understanding, championing innovative ideas and fresh, creative interpretations. All journals published by Symphony are fully open access, allowing free access to research articles, reviews, and other content on our platform.
At Symphony, our mission is to make new research findings accessible to everyone, serving scholars from across the globe and from various backgrounds. To deepen our understanding of the research communities we serve, we aim to build journals that are diverse and inclusive. By valuing differences, we create an equitable and inclusive work environment, fostering the openness essential to our mission.
We are committed to making Symphony an inclusive place to work and are actively improving diversity within our organization. We strive to create equal opportunities for people regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, country of origin, physical ability, or socio-economic status. Discrimination on any of these bases has no place here.
Recognizing the prevalence of structural discrimination and bigotry, we believe that diversity is the cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We will challenge unfair power structures within publishing and higher education to help create a more equitable future for all.
Integrity
We believe in publishing high-quality, trustworthy content vetted through stringent peer review, and offering services that benefit the global scientific community. We strive to meet the highest professional standards with practices that are straightforward, transparent, and ethical.
Collaboration
Listening and responding to our community’s needs are vital aspects of our business, enabling us to develop and offer relevant content, workflow tools, and services that nurture collaboration. We continually grow partnerships with a global network of editors, authors, reviewers, librarians, representatives, agents, book importers, content hosts, and typesetters, all of whom actively contribute to our mission.
Efficiency
We aim to publish quickly to ensure the latest research is rapidly disseminated, using thorough, precise editorial work. By assisting editors and reviewers throughout the peer-review process, a first decision is provided to authors within 60 days; once accepted, papers are published within 15 days.
Flexibility
In a changing and evolving publishing environment, we constantly adapt and develop new tools and services. By listening to feedback from authors, editors, and readers, we can make changes to better meet the needs of our research community and keep Symphony relevant.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a core theme in our journals. We support sustainability by ensuring the long-term preservation of published papers and the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.
Driven by a deep sense of responsibility, our business practices are rooted in ethics and sustainability. By aligning our actions with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we work towards empowering people, protecting our planet, and creating a lasting positive impact. We strive to:
Promote education
Make educational resources accessible. All articles published in our journals adhere to Open Access principles.
Avoid promoting harmful stereotypes or misinformation
Ensure transparency in content creation and fact-checking.
Support local communities
Partner with local organizations, sponsor educational programs, and participate in community events to contribute to positive social impact.
Protect the environment
Minimize our environmental footprint and adopt eco-friendly practices.