Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A) provides a peer‑reviewed international journal publishing papers on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics, with an Open Access option via the Subscribe to Open (S2O) model.

Target Customer

Researchers, scientists, and academics in astronomy and astrophysics; University libraries and institutions that subscribe to journals; authors seeking to publish in a high‑quality international journal.

Key Differentiator

S2O subscription‑open access model supported by libraries (CC‑BY 4.0 licensing for OA content) with ongoing annual OA status reviews; long‑standing publication with a 2024 Impact Factor of 5.8; published by EDP Sciences in partnership with ESO; 12 volumes per year and active editorial leadership.

Implementation Timeline

Value is realized when articles are accepted and published; OA status via S2O is reviewed annually, with ongoing updates to volumes, issues, and OA availability.

Pain Points

1Need for open access publishing of astronomy/astrophysics research without fully sacrificing subscription models
2Access to high‑quality, peer‑reviewed research for the global community
3Author resources and guidance for preparing and submitting manuscripts (LaTeX, formatting, language, etc.)

Key Features

1Open Access publishing through the Subscribe to Open (S2O) model with CC‑BY 4.0 licensing for OA articles
2Regular publication schedule: 12 volumes per year
3Editorial leadership including Editor-in-Chief, Letters Editor-in-Chief, and Managing Editor
4Extensive author resources and guidelines (LaTeX issues, manuscript organization, language editing, etc.)
5Special issues, press releases, featured images, and news about the journal
6Information for authors on paper organization, production stages, and copyright

Target Customer Industries

1Education

Decision Makers

1Editor-in-Chief
2Letters Editor-in-Chief
3Managing Editor

Client Results

1Impact Factor: 5.8 (2024)
2OA status maintained in 2025 under the S2O model
3OA licensing via CC-BY 4.0 for open access articles
4Content updated with latest highlights, volumes, and special issues

Competitive Advantages

1Open access funded by library contributions under the S2O model
2Reputable, peer‑reviewed journal with high scholarly impact (IF 5.8 in 2024)
3Longstanding collaboration between EDP Sciences and ESO
4Regular, predictable publication cadence (12 volumes/year)
5Comprehensive author support (guides, LaTeX resources, etc.)

Key Benefits

1Open Access availability through the S2O model

2High‑impact, peer‑reviewed research

3Regular publication and timely dissemination of findings

4Author resources (LaTeX guides, submission instructions, etc.)

5Editorial leadership and affiliation with ESO/EDP Sciences

Additional Product Information

Product Description

An international, peer‑reviewed journal publishing papers on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics. It offers an Open Access option via Subscribe to Open (S2O), uses CC‑BY 4.0 licensing for OA content, and is published by EDP Sciences in partnership with the European Southern Observatory (ESO). It publishes 12 volumes per year.

Target Market

Researchers, scientists, and academics in astronomy/astrophysics; universities and libraries; authors seeking reputable venues for publishing their work.

Unique Value Proposition

High‑quality, international astronomy/astrophysics journal with a sustainable open access model (S2O), strong editorial leadership, and extensive author resources, enabling broad access to cutting‑edge research.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Subscribe to Open (S2O) opens articles to open access via library contributions; OA status is reviewed annually; specific pricing is not provided in the content; access and subscription details are handled through EDPS accounts and library/publisher channels

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