independent academic publishing
The change in scientific publishing starts with you!
I create clarity, provide independent information, help with change and protect values.
What I'm doing
Tailored solutions for all players in the scientific publishing process. I offer independent expertise and strategic vision to achieve your publishing goals efficiently and sustainably.
Strategic Publication Advice
I analyse your publication goals and develop tailor-made strategies for maximum efficiency. In doing so, I take into account open access requirements and quality factors.
Positioning
Explain trends in scientific publishing and help you strengthen your position in the market.
Process Optimization
I help you to reduce administrative complexity so that you have more time and energy for the really important tasks in scientific publishing.
Open Access and International Cooperation
Open access promotes international cooperation. What steps are necessary to combine the two?
Customer Groups
I understand the specific challenges of various players in the publishing market and offer targeted support so that we can all get closer together.
For Scientific Working Groups
I support research groups in their efforts to be more internationally visible and active.
Institutions & Universities
For academic institutions, I offer strategic advice to optimize their visibility while maintaining values and facilitating administrative processes.
Scientific Societies
I advise professional associations on the development of their publication portfolio for the benefit of their members and on ensuring their financial independence in the age of open access.
Academic Publishers
I support the development of new business models and the optimization of editorial processes.
About Me
Peter Roth
With over 36 years of experience in the scientific publishing industry, I founded Aka GmbH to offer independent and objective advice in academic publishing.
My professional career took me through various management positions at international publishing houses, where I was able to gain deep insights into the mechanisms of the market, the challenges of digitization and the transformation to Open Access. Today, I use this knowledge to help scientists, institutions and societies make well-founded decisions.
Core Competencies
- Management consulting
- International networks
- Negotiation support
- Open access strategies
Contact Me
Ready to optimize your publishing strategy? We are looking forward to talking to you.
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