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Independent open access publisher · Singapore
Peer-reviewed research, open to every reader.
Crestfield Academic Press publishes open access journals in computing, cybersecurity and the sciences. Every article is free to read, and authors pay no publication fees during the launch period.
First journals launch in 2027. Editorial boards are forming now.
About the press
Rigorous review, open access, fair costs
Crestfield Academic Press is a new scholarly publisher based in Singapore. Its journals combine independent peer review by international experts with immediate, permanent open access under the Creative Commons Attribution licence.
Each journal is led by an Editor-in-Chief with an established research record and an editorial board drawn from many countries. Editorial decisions rest with the editors alone, and publication follows strict ethical standards from the first issue.
- Based in
- Singapore
- Access model
- Gold open access, CC BY 4.0
- Author fees
- None during the launch period
- First issues
- 2027
Publishing principles
How Crestfield journals work
Four commitments apply to every journal the press publishes.
Free to publish at launch
No submission or article processing charges during the launch period. Any future fee will be announced well in advance, with waivers.
Independent peer review
Every research article is assessed by at least two independent external reviewers before any decision.
Publication ethics
Policies on authorship, conflicts of interest, plagiarism checks, corrections and retractions follow COPE guidance.
Journals
Three journals launching in 2027
Each journal publishes original research and review articles in English, four issues a year, with every article registered for a permanent DOI.
AICS
Artificial Intelligence and Computing Systems
- Machine learning and deep learning
- Data science and intelligent systems
- Distributed and cloud computing
- Quantum computing
CRHF
Cyber Resilience and Human Factors
- Security engineering and threat detection
- Human behaviour in cybersecurity
- Social engineering and cognitive threats
- Security awareness and training
CMS
Crestfield Multidisciplinary Science
- Mathematics and physical sciences
- Chemistry and materials
- Health and life sciences
- Engineering and applied sciences
In planning: Quantum Computing and Applications; Digital Health and Medical Informatics; Applied Mathematics and Computational Modelling.
Call for editors and reviewers
Help shape a new open access press
Crestfield invites researchers to join the founding editorial boards of its first three journals.
- Editors-in-ChiefSenior researchers with a strong publication record who will set each journal's scope and standards.
- Associate and section editorsActive researchers who manage manuscripts and select reviewers in their specialism.
- Editorial board membersInternational experts who advise on direction, review papers and invite strong submissions.
- ReviewersResearchers willing to assess manuscripts in their field, with reviewer recognition on every journal site.
Express your interest
Send a short email with:
- the journal and role that interest you
- your current position and institution
- a link to your ORCID, Google Scholar or Scopus profile
Leadership
People
Shahid ZafarFounder and Publisher
Editors-in-Chief and editorial boards will be announced on each journal's page as appointments are confirmed.
Contact
General enquiries, editorial interest and partnerships:
contact@crestfieldpress.comCrestfield Academic Press
Singapore