About IntechOpen
IntechOpen was founded by two visionary scientists committed to making research more accessible and relevant in the digital age. Their pioneering open access initiative has developed into a leading open access book publisher covering science, technology, and medicine.
IntechOpen has also launched a diverse portfolio of open science journals, demonstrating its dedication to democratising knowledge and accelerating discovery. These journals provide a platform for academics working at the forefront of interdisciplinary fields, including technology, environmental sciences, and human health.
Rooted in the belief that scientific progress thrives on collaboration, our mission is to publish and openly share research worldwide, ensuring knowledge is accessible to all, for the advancement of society.
Our History and Growth
IntechOpen began its journey in 2004, in the robotics field, with the launch of the first open access journal in robotics and followed by the publication of the first open access book in 2005. Since then, we have expanded, publishing over 7,400 open access books across multiple scientific fields. Alongside this content growth, we have built a global network of over 194,000 authors and editors from more than 11,500 institutions, including Nobel laureates, Top 1% Most Cited authors, and researchers from leading universities.
Open Access and Innovation
As we continue to expand our catalogue, we are also innovating our open access book format with the launch of the IntechOpen Book Series. Each series features a Topic structure led by Editorial Boards. Topics remain open for submission year-round, with an Annual Volume published each calendar year. This innovative model offers greater flexibility, allowing authors to contribute in ways that best fit their research needs.
We remain committed to innovation in publishing. Our advanced, custom-made cloud-based manuscript submission and peer review platform is designed specifically for open access books and chapters. Integrated with leading research integrity and publishing standard services, it streamlines and accelerates the publication process, benefiting authors and researchers.
Industry Recognition
Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in academic publishing, IntechOpen collaborates with global partners and is a proud member of leading open access and publishing associations, including:
- Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA)
- International Association of STM Publishers
- Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
- UKSG
- United Nations SDG Publishers Compact
Shaping the Future of Science
We are committed to playing a significant role in our community by publishing open access books and open science journals that will help inform, inspire and deliver a more sustainable future.
We hope you will join us in driving the scientific and technological advancements of the 21st century!