Who We Are

Company Introduction

OAE Publishing Inc. (OAE) is a multidisciplinary open access academic publisher founded on March 17, 2015. Headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, OAE is wholly owned by Mesa Investment Management Inc. As a platform-driven, internationally oriented publisher, OAE has built a fully integrated system that supports the entire scholarly publishing lifecycle. The company operates a suite of proprietary, independently developed infrastructures, including an intelligent manuscript submission and peer-review system (MESAS) , a digital publishing platform , and a preprint server (ScieRxiv) . These platforms are supported by a dedicated Digital Production Team and specialized service units, including the Operations and Management Team, the Publishing Department, the Manuscript Processing Center, the Language Editing Team, and the Marketing and Social Media Team. Through this comprehensive framework, OAE provides structured, standardized, and professional publishing services for researchers, academic institutions, and scholarly organizations worldwide. By prioritizing quality, efficiency, and transparency, OAE supports the dissemination of high-quality research and contributes to the sustainable advancement of open science.

Global Reach and Academic Engagement

OAE maintains a strong international outlook. To date, authors submitting to a OAE journals represent 167 countries and regions, while the platform’s readership spans over 250 countries and regions worldwide. Beyond journal publishing, OAE actively engages with the global research community through a diverse range of academic initiatives aligned with its journal portfolio. These initiatives include online academic talks, webinars, in-person international conferences, and author training programs. Collectively, these activities have reached and served more than 30 million researchers globally, fostering academic exchange, knowledge dissemination, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across regions and fields.

Commitment to Open Access and APC Support

OAE is firmly committed to advancing open access publishing by maintaining high editorial standards while implementing an inclusive set of Article Processing Charge (APC) waiver and discount policies. Recognizing that publication costs may present barriers for some researchers, OAE has established APC support programs to help ensure that valuable research is not excluded due to financial constraints. Between March 2014 and December 25, 2025, OAE granted APC waivers or discounts for 6,698 articles,with total APC reductions exceeding USD 17.7 million. These initiatives have contributed to easing authors’ financial burdens and promoting greater inclusivity and equity in scholarly publishing. Looking ahead, OAE will continue to refine and expand its APC support policies, with particular attention to researchers and institutions in regions with limited access to publishing grants. Through flexible and transparent APC waiver and discount policies, OAE aims to further strengthen an author-friendly publishing environment and support the global dissemination of high-quality research.

Mission and Values

Vision

To build a century-standing academic publishing company committed to making outstanding contributions to the scientific development.

Mission

Disseminating scientific research and promoting scientific innovation.

Values

Honour, Responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Excellence.

Longest-Running Journal
Journals in JCR Q1
Most-Visited Journal
Highest Annual Downloads
Fastest-Growing Journal
Journals in Emerging Fields
AI-Focused Journal
Journal Founded by Female Scientist
Journal Founded by Youngest Scientist
Top IF Journal - U.S. Founding EiC

Indexed Journals

In addition to the major international databases, OAE actively works to ensure that its journals are indexed in a broad range of specialized and regional databases. Currently, OAE journals are included in Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), Dimensions, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and other recognized databases, enhancing article visibility and supporting the wider dissemination of impactful research.

OAE Publishing Platforms

Scierixv
( OAE Preprint Platform )
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Memberships and Collaborations

OAE is a member of, or collaborates with, the following organizations:

Institutional partners

Institutional Collaboration Program

APC Collaboration Program

Publishing Industry Partners

Strategic Publishing Partners

News

2025 OAE Forum: Excellence in Publishing, Insight for Innovation Concludes Successfully

2025 OAE Forum: Excellence in Publishing, Insight for Innovation Concludes Successfully

Published on: 2 Dec 2025

Congratulations to EVCNA's Editorial Board Members and Authors Featured in Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List!

Congratulations to EVCNA's Editorial Board Members and Authors Featured in Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List!

Published on: 28 Nov 2025

Special Interview with Prof. Antonio Persico: Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder and Genetic Research

Special Interview with Prof. Antonio Persico: Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder and Genetic Research

Published on: 25 Nov 2025

<em>Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs Journal&nbsp;</em>Convenes Second Editorial Board Meeting

Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs Journal Convenes Second Editorial Board Meeting

Published on: 24 Nov 2025

<p><span style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;">OAE Publishing Inc. and Shanghai University Establish Strategic Partnership to Advance&nbsp;</span><em style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;">Journal of Materials Informatics</em></p>

OAE Publishing Inc. and Shanghai University Establish Strategic Partnership to Advance Journal of Materials Informatics

Published on: 21 Nov 2025

<span style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;">A Warm Welcome to Prof. Jizhou Wang as Junior Chief Editor of&nbsp;</span><em style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;">Mini-invasive Surgery</em>

A Warm Welcome to Prof. Jizhou Wang as Junior Chief Editor of Mini-invasive Surgery

Published on: 20 Nov 2025

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Collaborative Conference Programs

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Collaborative Author Training Program

Xi'an Jiaotong University

Xi'an Jiaotong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai University

Shanghai University

Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University

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History of OAE

OAE was registered and established in Los Angeles, USA. It has gathered a highly efficient delivery team of over 110 people with rich publishing experience in Beijing and Xi'an, China. The organizational structure includes the Publishing Department, Digital Production Department, Manuscript Processing Center, Language Polishing Department, Technology Development Department, Marketing Department, Academic Conference and Research Service Center, and Ethics Review Management Center.
Foundation

Registered in Los Angeles, USA;
Established an office in Xi'an, China;
Launched two journals: Hepatoma Research and Journal of Cancer Metastasis and Treatment .

Academic Support Services

Publishing Services
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Margie Ma
Senior publishing professional
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ISSN Request

We assist journals in requesting an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), supporting the establishment and development of journals.

Database Indexing

We provide technical support for journal indexing in major databases such as Scopus, EI, ESCI/SCIE/SSCI, PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, CNKI, WANFANG, and others. More

Digital Publishing Platform Development

We create interactive, smart digital publishing platforms tailored to the unique needs of academic journals.

Manuscript Submission and Peer Review System Development

We build smart manuscript submission and peer review systems based on the editorial policies and review processes of journals.

Academic Publishing Consultation and Training

We offer publishing consultation services and publishing skills training for academic journal publishers.

Publishing Support

Leveraging the professional publishing team and offering expert journal‐management services to publishing institutions.

Digital Production Services

We offer services for the production of LaTeX documents, XML files, and PDF files, as well as cover design, promotional materials, and poster design.

Marketing and Promotion

We craft targeted planning and promotional strategies for journals, hot articles, and editorial teams. Through clear market positioning and multi-channel outreach, we enhance the international influence of journals, expanding their academic reach and readership.

Language Editing

Services

Contact Us
Qiaoyu Yang
Language Editor
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OAE's professional language editing services are dedicated to providing high-quality English editing, helping to enhance the clarity, accuracy, and fluency of your manuscripts. Whether it's an academic paper, business document, technical report, or any other type of writing, our expert team will tailor the editing process to meet your needs, ensuring perfect expression. To view the detailed editing process and pricing, please click here.

Journal Article Editing

Our experienced editing team proofreads grammar, syntax, and optimizes writing style and flow to enhance the professionalism of your manuscript, ensuring it meets the rigorous writing standards of international journals. Our services cover journal articles, abstracts, academic reports, cover letters, and more. More

Academic Paper Editing

Specialized editing services for Master's and Ph.D. theses, helping students refine the language and writing style of their work to meet the standards expected by academic institutions.

Conference Paper Editing

Designed for papers being prepared for conference submissions, with a focus on enhancing language fluency and clarity to ensure smooth presentation at the conference.

Conference organizationa

Services

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Lijuan Peng
Meeting Marketing Manager
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Conference Organization Support

Full-Service Event Management

End-to-end management services from initiation to execution.

Expert and Scholar Invitations

Inviting experts and scholars based on conference themes to establish the foundation of the event. More

Sponsorship and Investment Services

Outreach and coordination for sponsorship and partner invitations.

Registration and Enrollment Management

Comprehensive management of registration modules to ensure optimal event scale and quality.

Conference Hosting Services

Conference Website Development

Creation of a comprehensive conference website, including publicity, registration, and management systems.

Media Promotion and Publicity

Strategic media planning for widespread coverage and promotional outreach.

Attendee List Management

Efficient data management for attendees, ensuring smooth interaction and participation.

Reception and Check-In

On-site reception and check-in services to ensure orderly attendance and smooth registration.

Conference Atmosphere Creation

Design and setup of welcoming environments, check-in points, photo ops, signage, and overall event ambiance.

Design and Material Procurement

Graphic design, 3D design, and procurement of materials for event branding and setup.

Video Production

On-site management of event flow, including rehearsals, direction, and equipment management.

Event Coordination

On-site management of event flow, including rehearsals, direction, and equipment management.

Training services
Contact Us
Siya Liang
Director of Marketing
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Academic Writing Training

SCI-based journal paper writing; key techniques for academic writing; figure and graph preparation training.

Statistical Analysis Training

Introduction to statistics, Meta-analysis training, data mining and analysis. More

Grant Application Training

Project design, grant proposal writing, key considerations for successful applications.

Research Tools Training

Training on topic selection and research tools; tools for article writing and revision; figure and table creation tools, promotion tools.

Outline
OAE Logo
Mission and Values
Indexed Journals
Flagship Journals & Emerging Discipline-Specific
OAE Publishing Platforms
Memberships and Collaborations
Institutional partners
Collaboration with Experts
Institutional Collaboration Program
News
Collaborative Conference Programs
Collaborative Author Training Program
Company Leadership & Management Team
History of OAE
Academic Support Services

0--------Longest-Running Journal

Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR) has been published continuously since 2014, making it the longest-running journal among our portfolio.

1--------Journals in JCR Q1

Four of our journals are ranked in JCR Q1 (2024):

Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids(EVCNA) — Ranked in Q1 in the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology of Web of Science

Cancer Drug Resistance(CDR) — Ranked in Q1 in the Oncology category of Web of Science

Energy Materials(EM) — Ranked in Q1 in the Materials category of Web of Science

Soft Science(SS) — Ranked in Q1 in Materials Science – multidisciplinary of Web of Science

2--------Most-Visited Journal

Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR) — the most-visited journal with {{AV_COUNT}} page views.

3--------Highest Annual Downloads

Energy Materials (EM) — downloaded 640,000 times over 4 years, averaging 160,000 downloads per year.

4--------Fastest-Growing Journal

Energy Materials (EM) — achieving an IF of 11.8 in just 3 years since its first publication.

Web of Science indexing: August 3, 2023

Link:https://www.oaepublish.com/news/energymater.814

5--------Journals in Emerging Fields

6--------AI-Focused Journal

AI Agent is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research across all domains empowered by artificial intelligence (AI), data science, machine learning (ML), and large language models (LLMs).

7--------Journal Founded by Female Scientist

Yoke Peng Loh, Editor-in-Chief of Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids

8--------Journal Founded by Youngest Scientist

Hao Li (born in 1992) is a Distinguished Professor in Japan and serves as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of AI Agent .

9--------Top IF Journal - U.S. Founding EiC

10--------Top IF Journal - European Founding EiC

11--------Top IF Journal - Chinese Founding EiC

12--------Top IF Journal - Australian Founding EiC

13--------Top IF Journal - Canadian Founding EiC

14--------Most-Cited Journal (Scopus)

Cancer Drug Resistance (CDR), with a total of 1,961 citations (Scopus, through the end of 2025).

15--------Most-Cited Journal (Web of Science)

Energy Materials (EM), with a total of 5,713 citations (Web of Science, through the end of 2025).

16--------Highest Real-Time IF

Soft Science, with a real-time IF of approximately 15 (data through the end of 2025).

17--------First Online Webinar

OAE’s first online webinar was the “Hepatoma Research Editorial Board Webinar”.

Link: https://www.oaepublish.com/webinars/hr.6

18--------First Expert Interview

OAE’s first expert interview is available here:

19--------First Industry Forum

20--------Largest Academic Conference

21--------First Special Issue Salon

22--------First In-Person Editorial Board Meeting

23--------Conference Exhibition Debut

24--------Inaugural Online Publishing Platform

25--------Inaugural Submission & Review System

26--------First Graphical Abstract

OAE’s first article with a graphical abstract is available here:

Link:https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/jca.2021.04

27--------First Video Abstract

OAE’s first article with a video abstract is available here:

Link:https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/2574-1225.2017.04

28--------Most Downloaded Article

The most downloaded article published by OAE is available here:

Author: Han Su, Zhao Jiang, Yu Liu, Jingru Li, Changdong Gu, Xiuli Wang, Xinhui Xia, Jiangping Tu

Link:https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/energymater.2022.01

29--------Most Viewed Article

The most viewed article published by OAE is available here:

Link:https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/2574-1209.2018.44

30--------Special Issue Led by Nobel Laureate

Guest Editors: Randy Schekman, Y. Peng Loh

Link:https://www.oaepublish.com/specials/evcna.1233

31--------First Journal to Publish Work by Nobel Laureate

Author: Karl Barry Sharpless

Link:https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/cs.2021.13

32--------Journal Offering Most APC Waivers

PAR has granted APC waivers for 630 articles through the end of 2025.

33--------First Author Training Workshop

34--------First Journal Annual Meeting

35--------First Institute-Partnered Journal

OAE’s first institute-partnered journal:

Institute partner:GUSU LAB

Journal: AI Agent

36--------First University-Partnered Journal

OAE’s first university-partnered journal:

Journal: Energy Materials

University Partner: Southeastern University

37--------First Article Published by OAE

The first article published by OAE is available here:

Author: Adam E. Singleton, Jon P. Ver Halen

 Link: https://www.oaepublish.com/articles/2347-9264.135534

38--------First Journal Indexed in Scopus

39--------First Journal Indexed in Web of Science

40--------First Journal Indexed in PubMed Central

41--------First Special Issue Launched

First Special Issue: Targeted Cancer Therapy. Cover image and full issue available at: