Prospective analysis and comprehensive evaluation of the Infonomy journal: A new paradigm in scientific dissemination and information management

The evolution of academic publications in the social sciences, and more specifically in the disciplines of Information Science and Communication, has undergone a radical transformation in the last decade. This change is not only due to the digitization of media but also to a reconfiguration of publishing business models and a growing demand for greater transparency and accessibility in scientific knowledge. In this context, the emergence of the journal Infonomy stands as a significant milestone that deserves detailed evaluation, both for its institutional origins and for its disruptive approach within the academic communication ecosystem.

The journal Infonomy, identified by the e-ISSN 2990-2290 and managed under the imprint of Ediciones Profesionales de la Información SL —a company belonging to the prestigious SCImago Group— emerged at a time of crisis and redefinition for many traditional publications. Its approach departs from the excessive rigidity of conventional academia, embracing a model of scientific dissemination that does not sacrifice rigor but rather complements it with an explicit pedagogical vocation. This report analyzes the editorial, bibliometric, ethical, and strategic dimensions of Infonomy, situating it within the complex landscape of contemporary scientific publishing.

Institutional framework and publishing legacy of SCImago-EPI
To understand the relevance of Infonomy, it is imperative to analyze its genealogy. The journal is the fruit of the experience accumulated by the team that for decades led El Profesional de la Información (EPI), a publication that reached the highest levels of excellence in international rankings (Q1 in Scopus and Web of Science) before its turbulent transition to new ownership. The publishing house, Ediciones Profesionales de la Información SL (EPI SL), began its journey in 1992 with the newsletter Information World en Español (IWE), setting the standard for professional information in Spain during the transition from print to digital.

The integration of Infonomy within the SCImago Group ecosystem gives it an immediate competitive advantage. SCImago is not only recognized worldwide for the SCImago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), but also acts as a hub of innovation in research data analysis and institutional rankings. Thic connection ensures that the journal is launched with a DNA deeply rooted in quality metrics, but also with a keen awareness of the limitations of traditional evaluation systems.

Leadership structure and editorial governance
The journal is edited by figures of proven expertise. Tomàs Baiget, director of EPI SL and architect of much of Spain’s documentation infrastructure, shares the editorship with Roxana Dinu, from the National Library of Romania. This partnership ensures an international perspective and a bridge between the private publishing sector and national library institutions.

Infonomy’s governance is structured through an Editorial Committee and a Scientific Council comprised of leading academics. The composition of these bodies is an indicator of the network of trust the journal has built in its early years.

The Scientific Council, for its part, includes names that are essential references in their respective fields, such as Ernest Abadal (University of Barcelona), Lluís Codina (Pompeu Fabra University), Félix de Moya (SCImago Lab), and Isidro F. Aguillo (CSIC). ⁴ This concentration of talent is not accidental; it responds to the need to provide a new journal with the necessary authority to compete in a market saturated with publications.

Value proposition: scientific dissemination as a social necessity
One of Infonomy’s fundamental pillars is its focus on academic outreach. While most high-impact journals focus on closed dialogues among specialists, Infonomy posits that scientists should make a conscious effort to communicate their findings to the general public and colleagues in other disciplines.¹ This mission is justified by the belief that better science communication improves decision-making in critical areas such as public health and the environment.¹

The journal defines itself as a space for authors who, in addition to being experts in their fields, possess the ability to communicate ideas in an accessible way. This pedagogical approach translates into an article structure that seeks to answer fundamental questions (What, How, Why) without these needing to appear explicitly in the titles.

Types of articles and specialized sections
Infonomy organizes its content into sections that reflect this diversity of purposes, allowing a flexibility that is not usually found in more rigid publications.

• Methods Section: This section focuses on publishing tutorials, software guides, information search tips, and methodologies for calculating bibliometric parameters. It is a highly practical section, designed to be useful in the daily work of professionals.
• Extension Section: Dedicated to articles that analyze complex problems from a broad perspective. It aims to offer a series of topics or methods that help to understand the current state of a subject, making it ideal for beginners looking to enter a field of study. ⁶
• Research Section: Although Infonomy prioritizes dissemination, it does not neglect original and unpublished research. This section accepts even short research papers (1,000-2,000 words), negative results, or duly updated conference papers, providing an outlet for work that is often excluded from the mainstream for not meeting arbitrary length requirements.⁴

“Diamond” open access model: ethics and sustainability
In a publishing environment where article processing charges (APCs) have become an insurmountable barrier for many researchers, especially in less developed regions, Infonomy adopts the “Diamond” model.² This means that the journal is free to publish for authors and free to access for readers, with no hidden fees or embargoes.¹

This model is fully funded by the SCImago Group, representing a commitment to the social return on knowledge produced by the scientific community.¹ By eliminating economic barriers, the journal fosters true equity in scientific communication. Furthermore, copyright policies are highly favorable to researchers: authors retain all rights to their articles, which are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.²

Efficiency in the publishing process
Speed is another critical factor evaluated. Infonomy reports an average time between manuscript submission and publication of just 7 weeks.² This dynamism is achieved through a continuous publication system with bimonthly issues, allowing scientific findings to reach the community almost immediately, avoiding the bottlenecks characteristic of journals with traditional printing schedules.¹

The review process follows the conventional double-blind peer review system, guaranteeing mutual anonymity and ensuring that the evaluation focuses exclusively on the intellectual quality of the work.²

Technological vanguard: a manifesto on artificial intelligence
Infonomy has positioned itself as one of the most innovative journals in the treatment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia. Its editorial manifesto considers AI not as a threat, but as a powerful tool that can improve intellectual work if used responsibly.⁴

Unlike other publishers who have adopted defensive or prohibitive stances, Infonomy actively encourages authors to use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude) at stages ranging from information retrieval and data analysis to writing and translation.⁸ The journal argues that the use of these tools is a natural evolution, similar to the use of spreadsheets or spell checkers in the past.⁸

Implications and authorship responsibility
Despite this openness, Infonomy’s rules are strict regarding ultimate responsibility. AI cannot be recognized as a co-author, as it lacks the legal and ethical capacity to be held accountable for the content. Human authors are solely responsible for validating the accuracy and originality of the texts. This approach shifts the tool’s focus to the outcome: if an article contains errors, fabricated data, or false references, it will be rejected regardless of whether the error was induced by AI or a human.

This stance has generated a fruitful debate among academics. While figures like Lluís Codina see this “experiment” as a necessary innovation, others like Rafael Repiso warn about the risk of “cognitive debt” if the researcher delegates critical thinking to the machine. Infonomy , by not requiring explicit declaration of AI use, prioritizes the intrinsic quality of the article over the process of its creation, setting a course that many other publications will likely follow in the near future.

Bibliometrics, indexing and visibility
Despite its youth, Infonomy has deployed an aggressive indexing strategy to ensure the visibility of its content. The journal is already listed in relevant international databases and meets the standards required by editorial quality assessment systems.⁹

In the case of Latindex, the journal is already registered in the Directory and is in the process of being qualified for Catalog 2.0, which evaluates stricter criteria for editorial excellence. ^Furthermore , its presence in repositories such as e-LIS ensures that articles are searchable through systems like OAIster, Base, and Hispana, maximizing the social impact of the research ^.

The systematic assignment of digital object identifiers (DOIs) through Crossref is a fundamental part of this infrastructure, allowing citations to be accurately counted on platforms such as Scite and Lens.⁴ According to data available in Dialnet Metrics, the journal has already begun to accumulate citations, which is an early indicator of its relevance in the Spanish-speaking academic community.¹¹

Critical comparison: Infonomy versus the PPE crisis
The creation of Infonomy cannot be separated from the institutional collapse of Profesional de la Información (EPI) after its sale to OAText. The EPI case serves as a warning about the dangers of predatory publishers in the scientific ecosystem. Following its acquisition by OAText—a UK-based company operated from Asia with a history of questionable practices—EPI suffered a rapid decline in its editorial standards.³

The appearance of fake references, the lack of transparency in the appointment of editors, and the manipulation of review workflows led to EPI’s expulsion from Web of Science and Scopus, destroying a 32-year legacy of scientific excellence. Infonomy emerged, to a large extent, as the response of Tomàs Baiget and his team to rebuild that space of trust. As a journal under the SCImago umbrella, it offers guarantees of “cleanliness” and rigor that were lost in EPI’s final stage under OAText’s control.

This transition explains why Infonomy has been received with such enthusiasm by the academic community: it represents the continuity of EPI’s intellectual project but under a more secure governance model aligned with the principles of Open Science. While EPI languishes in the hands of a publisher that prioritized financial interests over scientific integrity, Infonomy is built on the foundation of transparency and service to the community.³

Emerging themes and future projections
Infonomy is at the forefront of the issues that will define the next decade in communication studies. Its recent issues address phenomena such as disinformation networks, algorithmic manipulation, echo chambers, and the role of AI in content creation. The focus is not only technical but also encompasses information governance, metadata , and data ethics (GDPR), crucial topics for democratic survival in the digital age.

The journal has also launched ambitious calls for papers for the coming years, such as those dedicated to “Information and Communication on the Anthropocene” and “The Evolution of Communication,” suggesting an interest in connecting information sciences with the major existential challenges of the 21st century.⁵

Promotion and marketing
A distinctive feature of Infonomy is its proactive promotion strategy. The publisher does not simply publish the article, but actively sends PDFs to the authors cited in the bibliography.⁴ This practice not only increases the visibility of the work, but also fosters reciprocity and knowledge networking, a vital aspect for young authors seeking to establish themselves in their respective fields.

Furthermore, the journal maintains a multi-channel presence on modern social networks, including platforms such as Bluesky and LinkedIn, adapting to the new scientific information consumption habits of the research community.¹

Technical evaluation and production standards
From a technical standpoint, Infonomy adheres to best practices in digital publishing. It uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS) for editorial management, while maintaining a direct and simple communication channel via email to facilitate submissions by authors. The preservation of archives is guaranteed through the PKP LOCKSS program, ensuring that published knowledge will not be lost even if the platform ceases operations.

The requirements for authors are detailed and strive for formal excellence. They require the inclusion of accurate metadata, standardized affiliations, and a bibliography that always includes DOIs and ISBNs to ensure traceability of impact. An interesting detail is that the journal allows the inclusion of passport-style photos of authors, humanizing scientific output and facilitating peer recognition.

Conclusions and editorial verdict
Infonomy is one of the freshest and most necessary initiatives in the landscape of scientific publications in Spanish and English. Its success is based not only on the prior prestige of its editors, but also on an editorial structure designed for the challenges of the 21^st century.

Key strengths

• Real Diamond model: Total free access eliminates conflicts of interest linked to APC revenue and democratizes publishing.
• Exceptional agility: A 7-week cycle allows you to capture current scientific developments with a speed that few Q1 journals can match.
• Ethical leadership in AI: By normalizing the use of artificial intelligence, the journal positions itself as a future laboratory for academic writing.
• SCImago support: The link with the leading metrics group ensures that the magazine is managed under the highest international quality standards.

Areas of observation and future
Like any young publication, Infonomy’s main challenge will be establishing itself in the most demanding citation indexes (Scopus and WoS). However, the upward trajectory of its metrics on Dialnet and its rapid adoption by the community suggest that it is only a matter of time before it reaches leading positions.

For researchers, Infonomy offers a unique platform: a space where scientific rigor is not at odds with clear communication, and where authors are treated as essential collaborators in the dissemination of knowledge, not merely as clients of the APC system. In a world saturated with information, Infonomy stands as a filter for quality, pedagogy, and innovation.

The final assessment is highly positive. Infonomy is not only a recommended journal for publishing original research, but also an essential resource for any information professional who wants to stay current on the methodologies and trends shaping our discipline. Its commitment to transparency and open science positions it as the natural and improved successor to the legacy once represented by EPI, but adapted to the ethical and technological demands of a new era.

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