About Us
Pro-Metrics is a private, independent academic publisher founded in 2020 under the name ColNes Publishing and relaunched in 2023 with its current identity. Since its inception, the publisher has established itself as a multidisciplinary publishing space that combines academic rigor, editorial innovation, and a strong commitment to transparency.
Pro-Metrics does not receive public funding. The company’s operations are fully supported by APC payments for journals and books, the sale of academic titles, and the provision of specialized publishing services. This independence enables us to maintain full autonomy and ensure that every editorial decision is based solely on academic and ethical criteria.
Our audience comprises researchers, academic institutions, graduate students, conference organizers, and professionals seeking to disseminate their work in a high-quality, international setting. We publish a diverse portfolio of scientific journals, book series, and monographs covering all areas of knowledge, with a focus on publications in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
All content is subject to peer review under transparent arbitration models and in accordance with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. The publishing house’s management does not interfere in editorial decisions regarding the materials to be published, ensuring the academic independence of each publication. We actively promote open access as a core principle of our editorial mission. All our journals are published under open models, and most of our books are also available in open access, depending on the publication model agreed with each author or institution.
Pro-Metrics, headquartered in Europe with an international reach, aims to strengthen scientific communication, increase the visibility of research, and offer the academic community an ethical, inclusive, and global publishing ecosystem.
Mission
Pro-Metrics’ mission is to advance scientific communication worldwide by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed academic journals and books available in multiple languages. As an independent, self-sustaining publisher, we aim to create a transparent and ethical environment that supports researchers, institutions, and academic communities in sharing rigorous knowledge globally. This effort helps foster more informed and critical societies.
Vision
We aim to become an international leader in independent academic publishing, known for our methodological rigor, dedication to open access, and ability to highlight diverse voices across all disciplines. Our goal is to create a sustainable, innovative, and global publishing platform that bridges linguistic and geographical distances in science, promoting academic collaboration across borders and beyond traditional funding models.
Values
Open access and equity
We promote the free dissemination of knowledge, reducing linguistic, economic, and geographical barriers.
Innovation
We adopt technologies, models, and editorial practices that improve the visibility, sustainability, and reach of publications.
Social commitment
We view science as a public good and strive to ensure that our publications contribute to addressing contemporary social and cultural challenges.
Cooperation and active listening
We foster open relationships with authors, editors, reviewers, and institutions, based on mutual respect and shared learning
Respect and inclusion
We value diversity of perspectives, disciplines, cultures, and languages, and seek to ensure that all voices have a place in our publishing ecosystem.
Sustainability
We orient our operations toward financially responsible and environmentally conscious models, ensuring the long-term continuity of the publishing project.
What We Publish
Journals
Peer-reviewed, open-access titles with international scope.
Books & Series
Research monographs, edited volumes, textbooks & reference works, illustrated outreach books, conference proceedings, and conference abstracts.
Multilingual access
English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Editorial Standards & Ethics
We align with COPE and maintain stringent policies on authorship, conflicts of interest, data transparency, human/animal research ethics, corrections and retractions, and the responsible use of AI in publishing.
Open Access, Licensing & Preservation
All journal articles and book chapters in series published by Pro-Metrics are distributed in open access under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. For books that are fully or co-edited, other Creative Commons licenses may be applicable, contingent on the publishing agreements established with authors or institutions.
Digital versions of books (PDF and EPUB) are available in open access when appropriate for the chosen publication model, while print editions are marketed through academic and global distribution channels.
To ensure preservation and traceability, we assign a DOI, ISBN, or ISSN to each publication, make a legal deposit in Estonia, and ensure long-term archiving through CLOCKSS and LOCKSS, as well as inclusion in trusted repositories and services.
Our Team
Carlos González
Editorial Director
Provides strategic direction and oversees the publishing program.
info@pro-metrics.org
Pablo Rodríguez
Book Publishing Manager
Coordinates the editorial development of books and academic series.
pablo@pro-metrics.org
Ramsés Guerrero
Journal Publishing Manager
Coordinates the editorial development of books and academic series.
r.guerrero@pro-metrics.org
Feliciano Castro Loya
Collections Editor & Institutional Relations Coordinator
Develops thematic collections and strengthens partnerships with universities and research networks.
Chico Maciel
Book Design & Production Lead
Responsible for the creative design and layout of books.
Eduardo Álvarez Garrido
Digital Strategy and Communications Manager
Oversees web infrastructure, social media, and digital visibility.
We also collaborate with professional copyeditors and proofreaders on a project basis, ensuring language quality and editorial precision across all publications.
Our journals and book series are guided by independent editorial boards and series editors, while our scholarly books are supervised by Collection Editors who provide academic oversight by thematic category. Full lists of journal editorial boards, series editors, and collection editors are available on each publication’s page.
How We Work With You
- Authors: Clear guidelines, peer review, professional production, and global dissemination.
- Editors: Roles for edited volumes, series leadership, and journal sections.
- Reviewers: Recognized contributions and COPE-aligned guidance.
Services
Editorial and production services (copyediting, translation, typesetting, cover and interior design), metadata & indexing support, and distribution (PDF/EPUB, print-on-demand).
Governance & Imprint
Pro-Metrics OÜ
Registered in Estonia (Reg. code: 16489960, VAT: EE102504093).
Address: Sakala 7-2, 10141 Tallinn, Estonia
Email: info@pro-metrics.org.
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