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Editorial Change & Transition Services

Supporting editorial teams through change, every step of the way

Change is part of modern scholarly publishing.

New systems. New tools. New workflows. New teams.

But while technology can be implemented quickly, successful change depends on people.

PA EDitorial specialises in editorial change management, supporting journals and publishers as they transition from one way of working to another, smoothly, confidently, and with minimal disruption.

People-Focused Change Management for Publishing

We work alongside publishers, editorial offices, and operations teams to ensure change is not only delivered, but adopted, understood, and sustained.

Our role is to bridge the gap between strategy, systems, and the editorial teams who use them every day.

We don’t replace your IT or technical specialists.

We support your people.

How We Support You

Submission System Transitions

Moving journals between submission systems, especially at scale, can be complex and unsettling for editorial teams.

PA EDitorial provides structured, calm, and consistent support throughout the transition.

We help by:

  • Acting as a single, trusted point of contact for editorial teams
  • Supporting clear communication before, during, and after go-live
  • Managing timelines and expectations across multiple stakeholders
  • Handling questions, concerns, and day-to-day uncertainties
  • Ensuring teams understand what’s changing, when, and how it affects them

Recent experience includes supporting a global publisher with the transition of nearly 2,000 journals from multiple legacy systems into a new bespoke platform, focusing entirely on editorial readiness and confidence.

Introducing New Tools into Editorial Workflows

New tools, particularly research integrity and peer review tools, only deliver value when teams feel confident using them.

PA EDitorial supports the introduction of new tools by embedding them into real editorial workflows, not just training sessions.

Our support includes:

  • Editorial-led training tailored to your workflows
  • Practical guidance on day-to-day usage
  • Ongoing, accessible support for questions and troubleshooting
  • Encouraging adoption through consistency and trust

If a tool is new to us, we ensure we’re fully up to speed before your teams begin using it.

Editorial Team & Workflow Changes

Whether you’re restructuring teams, redefining roles, or changing how work flows between functions, we help teams adjust without losing momentum.

We support:

  • Role and responsibility transitions
  • Workflow redesigns
  • Onboarding new teams into established processes
  • Maintaining continuity during periods of change

Why Work with PA EDitorial?

New tools, particularly research integrity and peer review tools, only deliver value when teams feel confident using them.

PA EDitorial supports the introduction of new tools by embedding them into real editorial workflows, not just training sessions.

Our support includes:

  • Editorial expertise, we understand journal workflows, pressures, and priorities
  • Human-centred approach, change works when people feel supported
  • Scalable support, from individual journals to global portfolios
  • Calm, consistent presence, one partner throughout the change journey
  • Flexible and independent, we work alongside your internal teams

We don’t just manage change. We make it manageable.

Who We Work With

  • Academic and scholarly publishers and Societies
  • Journal editorial offices
  • Publishing operations teams
  • Research integrity and peer review teams

Planning a Change?

If you’re preparing for:

  • A submission system migration
  • The introduction of new editorial or integrity tools
  • Editorial workflow or team changes

PA EDitorial can help ensure your teams move forward with clarity, confidence, and care.

👉 Get in touch to discuss your upcoming change.

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