Smart SCM - By Garmash

Created a digital publishing platform for Smart SCM (Intellectualization of Logistics and Supply Chain Management), an international peer-reviewed open-access journal advancing research in logistics digitalization and supply chain innovation.

Context

Developed a comprehensive academic journal website serving the global logistics research community. The platform needed to support rigorous scholarly publishing workflows-peer review, manuscript submission, archival access-while making cutting-edge research freely available to academics, industry professionals, and policymakers worldwide. The challenge was balancing academic credibility with accessibility and usability for diverse international audiences.

Details

Role: Full-stack Developer

Involvement: Academic Publishing Platform, Article Management System, Open Access Archive, Editorial Workflow

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Technologies

WordPress

PHP

MySQL

ACF

Figma

Bootstrap

HTML

jQuery

CSS

Multilingual

Solution

Built a professional academic publishing platform with essential scholarly features:

Open Access Archive: Complete digital repository of published research with real-time full-text access, DOI assignment, and Creative Commons licensing, ensuring global research accessibility
Editorial Information Hub: Comprehensive presentation of journal scope, peer review processes (double-blind), editorial board credentials, indexing details, and professional registration status, establishing academic legitimacy
Research Showcase: Clear presentation of the journal interdisciplinary focus-logistics intellectualization, digital supply chain transformation, sustainable development, and innovation management-attracting relevant submissions

The platform emphasizes the journal’s unique positioning at the intersection of theoretical research and practical logistics solutions, supporting Ukraine’s integration into the global academic community since 2020.

Results

Successfully launched a credible academic publishing platform that serves the international logistics research community. The open-access model maximized research impact and citation potential while removing financial barriers to knowledge. The professional presentation attracted quality submissions from scholars worldwide. The clear editorial standards and processes built trust with the academic community. The platform effectively positions Smart SCM as a legitimate venue for interdisciplinary logistics research, supporting knowledge exchange between theory and practice while advancing Ukraine’s presence in global supply chain scholarship and fostering innovation in an increasingly digital logistics landscape.