HighWire Press
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Stanford University Libraries |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California , United States |
| Products | Online hosting of academic journals |
| Parent | MPS Limited |
HighWire Press is an online hosting service for the scholarly publishing community. Founded by the Stanford University Libraries in 1995, HighWire Press is located in Redwood City, California. It is known for its role in facilitating the online presence of high-impact peer-reviewed journals and other academic content.
History[edit | edit source]
HighWire Press was established by Stanford University to assist in the transition of its print journal collections to digital formats. Initially, HighWire's mission was to provide a robust technological framework that could support the dissemination of scholarly literature on the internet. Over the years, it has partnered with numerous scholarly publishers, societies, and associations to provide online hosting and related services.
In 2014, HighWire Press was acquired by MPS Limited, a global digital publishing company. This acquisition allowed HighWire to expand its services and technological capabilities, further supporting its mission of fostering research and scholarly communication.
Services[edit | edit source]
HighWire offers a variety of services aimed at enhancing the reach and impact of scholarly literature. These include:
- Hosting and technology services for peer-reviewed content
- Cross-platform integration and mobile optimization
- Advanced analytics for tracking the impact and reach of published content
- Tools for enhancing discoverability and accessibility of research materials
Impact[edit | edit source]
HighWire Press has played a significant role in the digital transformation of scholarly publishing. It supports the online publication of several leading academic journals, which contributes to the global dissemination of scientific research and academic discourse. HighWire's platform and services enable researchers and academics to access a vast repository of knowledge, facilitating advancements in various fields of study.
See Also[edit | edit source]
 | This publishing-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
