Mission & Vision
The guiding mission and long-term vision that define the academic identity and strategic direction of Panorama Research Institute.
To advance scholarly knowledge through rigorous, independent, and interdisciplinary research
Panorama Research Institute is committed to producing research that is intellectually rigorous, methodologically sound, and publicly relevant. The Institute advances knowledge across its designated research areas and builds the infrastructure that strengthens scholarly communication globally.
The Institute supports scholars at all career stages, fosters collaborative research across disciplines and institutions, and ensures that its outputs are accessible, transparent, and grounded in ethical research practice.
A trusted and enduring platform for independent academic inquiry
The Institute envisions a future where scholarly communication infrastructure is open, transparent, and equitable; where research on publishing, policy, technology, and society is conducted with genuine independence; and where the Institute's outputs contribute meaningfully to academic discourse worldwide.
Over time, the Institute aims to be recognized as a credible, authoritative voice on matters of scholarly publishing, journal evaluation, academic policy, and research integrity — trusted by researchers, institutions, editors, and policymakers across the globe.
What We Stand For
Academic Independence
The Institute's research is conducted free from commercial, political, or institutional pressure. Findings are reported honestly and without interference.
Intellectual Rigor
All research must meet high standards of methodological soundness, evidential support, and scholarly integrity.
Transparency
The Institute discloses its institutional affiliations, funding sources, and potential conflicts of interest in all publications and communications.
Openness
The Institute supports open access to its research outputs and open scholarly infrastructure, including the POSI indexing initiative.
Interdisciplinarity
The Institute values research that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries and brings together scholars from diverse fields.
Long-term Commitment
The Institute builds durable scholarly infrastructure and sustains long-term research programs rather than pursuing short-term outputs.
Five-Year Strategic Priorities
Build durable research infrastructure
Establish research centers, project management systems, and publication platforms that will serve the Institute and its scholars for the long term.
Expand the scholar and fellowship network
Recruit and support a diverse network of research fellows, visiting scholars, and project contributors from institutions worldwide.
Develop open scholarly infrastructure
Advance the POSI scholarly indexing platform and related initiatives that improve transparency and discoverability in academic publishing.
Produce policy-relevant research
Ensure that the Institute's research on publishing, governance, and social policy contributes to real-world policy debates and institutional reform.
Establish international partnerships
Build formal collaboration agreements with academic institutions, research organizations, and scholarly infrastructure providers worldwide.