image: Forestry Research, Fruit Research, Grass Research, Medicinal Plant Biology, Ornamental Plant Research, Seed Biology, Technology in Horticulture, Vegetable Research
Credit: Maximum Academic Press
Since 2020, MAP (https://www.maxapress.com/) has successfully launched 38 academic journals spanning a wide range of disciplines, including agriculture, biology, environmental sciences, medicine, statistics, engineering, chemistry, as well as the humanities and social sciences. Committed to rigorous peer review and the highest publishing standards, MAP strives to bridge science and society by developing and managing academic journals independently or in collaboration with academic institutions, scholarly societies, and leading researchers.
“The inaugural impact factors and the latest journal rankings demonstrate the growing strength of our interdisciplinary community,” said Max, the founder of MAP. “We are deeply grateful to our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers for their continued support in helping our journals reach this important milestone.”
First Impact Factors for Eight Journals
In the 2025 JCR, eight MAP journals earned their first JIFs, showcasing the strength and rapid development of these titles across a wide array of disciplines. These include:
| Journal Title | JIF2024 | Rank |
| 5.0 | Q1 | |
| Seed Biology (www.maxapress.com/seedbio) | 3.4 | Q1 |
| Vegetable Research (www.maxapress.com/vegres) | 2.8 | Q1 |
| Fruit Research (www.maxapress.com/frures) | 2.7 | Q1 |
| Ornamental Plant Research (www.maxapress.com/opr) | 2.5 | Q2 |
| Grass Research (www.maxapress.com/grares) | 2.2 | Q2 |
| Medicinal Plant Biology (www.maxapress.com/mpb) | 2.2 | Q2 |
| Technology in Horticulture (www.maxapress.com/tihort) | 1.3 | Q3 |
A Reflection of Editorial Excellence
The success of Maximum Academic Press journals in this year’s JCR highlights the dedication of our editorial teams, the rigor of our peer-review processes, and the relevance of our published research to the academic community. Our continued growth is grounded in a collaborative publishing model that values transparency, speed, and quality.
As we look to the future, Maximum Academic Press remains committed to broadening access to impactful research and supporting scholarly communication across disciplines. The recognition by Clarivate's Journal Citation Reports represents not only a milestone but also a motivation to reach even greater heights in the years ahead.