Wiley Expands Advanced Journals Portfolio with Eight New Titles in 2026
Event summary
- Wiley plans to launch eight new journals under its Advanced Portfolio by the end of 2026, expanding into life, health, and social sciences disciplines.
- The first new journal, Advanced Oncology, will open for submissions next month.
- Wiley's Advanced Portfolio currently includes over 25 high-impact titles, with a focus on streamlined, collaborative publishing.
- The expansion follows the addition of two AI-focused journals and Advanced Chemical Engineering in recent months.
The big picture
Wiley's expansion of its Advanced Portfolio reflects a broader industry trend towards multidisciplinary research publishing. By leveraging its established reputation in materials science, Wiley aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem for researchers across various scientific fields. This move could intensify competition among academic publishers vying for high-impact research submissions.
What we're watching
- Market Positioning
- Whether Wiley can establish its Advanced Portfolio as a leading multidisciplinary journal portfolio beyond materials science.
- Researcher Adoption
- The pace at which researchers in life, health, and social sciences disciplines will embrace the new journals.
- Competitive Response
- How existing scientific publishers may react to Wiley's expansion into new disciplines.
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