Cureus Journal of Medical Science
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Cureus Journal of Medical Science provides a fast, open-access, peer-reviewed medical research publishing platform that accelerates dissemination of medical knowledge.
Target Customer
Medical researchers, clinicians, medical schools, hospitals, medical societies, librarians, and authors seeking rapid, affordable publication in an open-access format.
Key Differentiator
Open Gold Open Access with relatively low author fees, a streamlined, tech-driven peer review process, and a global reach backed by Springer Nature; fast submission-to-publication timelines and built-in manuscript management and promotional channels.
Implementation Timeline
From submission to publication can take as little as a few weeks; typical metrics include 48 hours to first decision and about 26 days to publish.
Pain Points
- 1High publishing costs and paywalls limiting access to medical research
- 2Long publication timelines delaying dissemination of new findings
- 3Limited accessibility of research behind traditional paywalls or slow editorial processes
Key Features
- 1Gold Open Access publishing (no paywalls for readers)
- 2Single-blind peer review process
- 3Real-time submission tracking and built-in manuscript management
- 4Relatively affordable author fees (average around $385) with a portion of authors publishing for free
- 5Curated channels and collections to organize and promote published content
- 6Online platform backed by Springer Nature and features like article promotion and referral programs
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Editor
- 2Associate Editor
- 3Editorial Board Member
- 4Author
- 5Reviewer
Client Results
- 16.3M monthly reads
- 21.2M monthly readers
- 3Time to publish: 26 days
- 4Time to first decision: 48 hours
- 5Impact Factor: 1.3
- 6125,000+ citations
Competitive Advantages
- 1No paywalls for readers via Gold Open Access
- 2Relatively affordable author fees compared with traditional journals
- 3Fast, streamlined, tech-driven editorial and peer-review process
- 4Real-time status tracking and built-in manuscript management tools
- 5Backed by Springer Nature with established reach and credibility
- 6Broad distribution through Cureus Collections and Academic Channels
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A peer-reviewed, open-access medical research journal platform that enables authors to publish quickly with built-in editorial tools and a streamlined submission-to-publication workflow.
Target Market
Medical researchers and clinicians affiliated with universities, medical schools, hospitals, and medical societies seeking fast, affordable open-access publication.
Unique Value Proposition
Open-access publishing with fast timelines, low costs, and robust editorial tools, supported by a reputable publishing ecosystem (Springer Nature) and broad promotional channels.
Technical Requirements
Web-based, online publishing platform (described as an online community platform with real-time submission and review workflow).
Pricing Model
{"Gold Open Access with no reader charges","Average author publishing fee around $385","Nearly one-third of authors publish for free"}
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