Excellence in Scientific Publishing: Leading Scholarly Communication and Editorial Management in Nepal Suresh Rijal, a distinguished publishing professional with over 14 years of experience, is among the early proponents of scientific publishing and editorial management in Nepal. With Master’s degree in Media Technology, Suresh has been at the forefront in enhancing the quality, accessibility and sustainability of academic journals, particularly in the field of medicine, through his work at Potent Media Home Pvt.

Ltd and the Institute of Science and Technology. Having begun his journey in 2011 with the Journal of Nepal Medical Association (JNMA), Suresh has driven significant transformation within Nepal’s academic publishing ecosystem.

His expertise includes every facets of journal operations such as editorial workflow design, peer review management using Open Journal Systems (OJS), layout & production, and indexing support across international databases such as DOAJ, Scopus, PubMed, PubMed Central, and SCI Index. He is also a key force in editorial training programs that provide local teams with competencies needed to elevate publication standards. At present, Suresh provides essential support in managing over 50 scientific journals across a wide range of disciplines.

His work includes collaborations with prominent institutions such as the Nepal Health Research Council, Nepal Academy of Medical Sciences, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, and Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, among others. In addition to his managerial roles, Suresh is also a highly regarded technical editor and publishing consultant.

His guidance helps established as well as newly arising journals navigate the complexities of global publishing standards. Suresh’s commitment towards promoting ethical publishing practices, embracing innovative digital tools, and improving journal discoverability has made him go-to expert for Nepal’s scientific publishing scene.

Suresh Rijal is dedicated to enhance scholarly communication and publishing innovation. His output has a significant positive impact in academic publishing in Nepal. He remains as a source of driving change in the establishment of the country’s research infrastructure.