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Is Resbic Right for You?

Resbic is for scholars who need to publish their complete academic book, not journal articles.

✅ RESBIC IS FOR YOU IF:

  • ✓ You have a complete book/monograph finished
  • ✓ You need a permanent DOI and citable
  • ✓ You seek DOAB indexing globally
  • ✓ You want verifiable peer review on your CV
  • ✓ You need to publish in 3-6 months, not 2-3 years

❌ RESBIC IS NOT IF YOU NEED:

  • ✗ Publish articles in academic journals → Go to journals in your field
  • ✗ Commercial self-publishing without rigor → Use Amazon KDP
  • ✗ Just preprint repository → Use Zenodo/ArXiv
  • ✗ Disseminate your work without validation → Use ResearchGate
  • ✗ Commercial publishing with royalties → Contact traditional publisher

⚠️ The Uncomfortable Reality of Publishing an Academic Book Today

You have an excellent manuscript. You invested 2-5 years of research. Now you need to publish it. Here is where everything gets complicated.

Scenario 1: Traditional Academic Publishers

Your book is excellent. You submit to a serious academic publisher.

✓ What they promise:

  • ✓ Rigorous review
  • ✓ Global distribution
  • ✓ Permanence

✗ What actually happens:

  • ⏱️ 2-3 years waiting minimum (some 5+)
  • 📧 Rejections for “lack of catalog space”
  • 🔒 They control DOI and ISBN (not you)
  • 🌍 DOAB indexing not guaranteed
  • 💰 Royalties: 10-20% if it sells (unlikely)
  • 🚫 No editorial control: changes you don’t authorize

💸 Real cost: 3 years of your life + risk of complete invisibility if rejected.

Scenario 2: Self-Publishing WITHOUT Academic Validation

You upload directly to Amazon KDP without academic validation.
The result? Fast, but academically invisible.

✓ What you get:

  • ✓ Speed (2 weeks)
  • ✓ Full control

✗ What you lose:

  • ❌ NO DOI → Not citable academically
  • ❌ OUTSIDE DOAB → Invisible to academic libraries
  • ❌ NO Verifiable Peer Review → Your CV ignores it
  • ❌ Google Scholar does NOT index it (or very slowly)
  • ❌ No formal ISBN assigned → Not academically distributable
  • 📉 Academic impact ZERO. Commercial only.

💸 Real cost: Speed = Academic invisibility. Your work is worth less.

Scenario 3: Repositories (ResearchGate, Zenodo, ArXiv)

You think: “Upload to repository, problem solved.”

✓ What you get:

  • ✓ Fast indexing
  • ✓ Open access

✗ The problem:

  • ❌ Designed for articles, not complete books
  • ❌ No formal ISBN
  • ❌ DOAB does NOT recognize it (doesn’t meet standards)
  • ❌ Committees don’t validate it (your CV sees it as “preprint”)
  • ❌ It’s not “publication”, it’s “storage”

💸 Real cost: You confuse repository with publication. You don’t advance academically.

Scenario 4: Open Access Without Structure (Your Own Website)

You publish on your website with open access.

✓ Advantage:

  • ✓ Total control

✗ The reality:

  • ❌ Zero discoverability (nobody finds it)
  • ❌ No DOI (impossible to cite)
  • ❌ No ISBN (doesn’t meet international standards)
  • ❌ No peer validation (scholars ignore it)
  • 👻 Academic ghost: exists but doesn’t count

💸 Real cost: Complete invisibility. Your research disappears.

❌ What You Lose Without DOI + DOAB + Verifiable Peer Review

Each of these elements is critical. Without them, your research gets lost.

Element Academic Impact
CRITICAL NO DOI Not citable. The academic community cannot reference your work. Disappears from citation indexes. Impact ZERO.
CRITICAL OUTSIDE DOAB Academic libraries don’t discover it. Your international peers don’t see it. Global invisibility.
CRITICAL NO Verifiable Peer Review Academic CV ignores it. Research committees distrust it. Doesn’t count in promotions or funding.
Invisible in Google Scholar International students don’t find it. Zero citations. You lose exponential reach.
No Formal ISBN Not distributable on legitimate academic platforms. Nobody can formally order it.
No Guaranteed Permanence Your research disappears in 5 years if the server crashes. Legacy zero.

The uncomfortable question: What is your research worth if the academic community doesn’t find it, cannot formally cite it, your CV doesn’t validate it, and it disappears in 5 years when your server crashes?

✨ There is a Third Way

Not slow traditional publishers. Not self-publishing without credibility.

🎯 Resbic: Complete Academic Book, Verified, Permanent, in 3-6 Months

✅ Your DOI

Permanent, citable, controlled by you. Your research is globally traceable.

✅ DOAB Indexing

Visible globally. Academic libraries discover your work. Zero friction.

✅ Verifiable Peer Review

4 specialized reviewers. Your CV validates it. Committees respect it.

✅ Formal ISBN

Distributable internationally. Legitimate academic platforms recognize it.

✅ Google Scholar

Indexed. Discovered by international students. Citations tracked.

✅ Preserved Forever

No renewal costs. Your academic legacy guaranteed for generations.

✅ 100% Your Rights

You control, you profit, no intermediaries. Creative Commons compatible.

✅ In 3-6 Months

Not 2-3 years. Your competitive advantage: velocity + credibility.

✅ Amazon KDP + Local Print

Publish also on Amazon. Author receives 100% royalties. Or connect with your preferred local print shop. You control distribution.

Your years of research don’t disappear.
It matters.

The academic publishing landscape today: The academic publishing world moves quickly. If your academic book isn’t globally indexed within 6 months, your peers have already published in major venues and claim the citations.

Your advantage: speed + international credibility.
This is what Resbic offers.

STARTER
Global publication with DOI and ISBN. Open access without peer review. The most accessible option for researchers.
$499
/ (one-time)
USD
Details
PROFESSIONAL
Hybrid review with four expert reviewers. You nominate some, we add independent specialists. COPE-compliant and DOAB-indexed.
$699
/ (one-time)
USD
Details
ELITE
Maximum credibility and control. Choose between Hybrid or Traditional review. Priority processing, premium features, newsletter, and global co-marketing.
$999
/ (one-time)
USD
Details

📚 We Publish Exactly 10 Books Monthly

This isn’t a limitation. It’s a commitment to excellence.
Every research deserves specialized reviewers, meticulous review, and rigorous editing. We don’t sacrifice quality and we guarantee you controlled timelines.

✨ What This Means For You

If your manuscript becomes one of our 10 selected this month, your research will be published in 6-12 months with certified academic rigor.

If not, we’ll wait together. The queue exists because our standard is uncompromising.

This means every author we publish joins an elite academic circle. Your research doesn’t compete with 1,000 manuscripts. It competes with 9 manuscripts that we will transform into exceptional works.

✅ This Includes

  • 🔬 Specialized reviewers in your discipline
  • 📧 24-hour response from our Editor-in-Chief
  • 🌍 Guaranteed indexing in DOAB, Google Scholar, +15 databases
  • 🔒 Permanent legacy with no renewal fees
  • 💰 100% your rights and Creative Commons compatible

Why aren’t we bigger? Because boutique publishing is the future. Every research deserves a dedicated team, not an algorithm. Quality over volume. Always.

🎓 Proposal Preparation

Ensure the excellence of your manuscript before submitting it. Follow our publishing standards and peer review process.

Questions? Contact our editorial team at support@resbic.com or consult our complete Publishing Standards.

Benefits of Academic Book Publishing with Resbic

  • PEER REVIEW VALIDATION Professional & Elite tiers include rigorous peer review by 4 expert reviewers (Hybrid) or 2-3 independent specialists (Traditional). COPE-compliant for maximum academic credibility.
  • PERMANENT ACADEMIC LEGACY Your research is permanently preserved in open access. No expiration dates. No renewal costs. Your contribution accessible to scholars for generations.
  • GLOBAL ACADEMIC INDEXING Indexed in Google Scholar (all tiers) and DOAB (Professional & Elite). Maximum discoverability in academic databases worldwide. 4.
  • 100% INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Retain complete ownership. Compatible with Creative Commons licensing. You decide how your work is used and distributed.
  • AFFORDABLE ACADEMIC PUBLISHING Starting at $499. Professional peer review from $699. No hidden costs. Pricing designed for academic accessibility.
  • AUTHOR SUPPORT & ANALYTICS Personalized Content Editor support during revisions. Analytics dashboard tracking downloads, citations, and geographic reach. QR code analytics included.

Academic Book Publishing Process

Academic Book Publishing Process with Resbic

PHASE 1: CHOOSE & PURCHASE (Day 0-1)
└─ Select your tier: Starter ($499), Professional ($699), or Elite ($999)
└─ Upload your manuscript and complete metadata

PHASE 2: MANUSCRIPT INTAKE (Days 1-3)
└─ Receive dashboard access
└─ Automated verification: Plagiarism check, format validation, ORCID verification

PHASE 3: COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT (Days 3-7)
└─ Editorial verification of academic standards
└─ Decision point:
✓ APPROVED (85%): Proceed to peer review
⚠️ FIXES NEEDED (10%): Resubmit within 7 days (no extra cost)
❌ SERIOUS ISSUES (5%): Full refund + feedback recommendations

PHASE 4: PEER REVIEW (4-8 weeks) [Professional & Elite only]
└─ Professional: 2-3 independent expert reviewers (Traditional model)
└─ Elite: Choose model:
└─ HYBRID: 1-2 reviewers you nominate + 1-2 editorial experts (4 total)
└─ TRADITIONAL: 2-3 editorial experts (complete independence)
└─ Consolidated reviewer report delivered

PHASE 5: AUTHOR REVISIONS (4 weeks)
└─ Personalized Content Editor support
└─ Implement reviewer recommendations
└─ Resubmit revised manuscript

PHASE 6: EDITORIAL COMMITTEE APPROVAL (2-3 weeks)
└─ Editorial Committee reviews revised work
└─ Committee issues digital signature approval via Talabre
└─ Final approval and certification

PHASE 7: PUBLICATION & INDEXING (7-14 days)
└─ DOI and ISBN assignment
└─ Google Scholar registration
└─ DOAB indexing (Professional & Elite)
└─ Permanent Academic Legacy activation
└─ Your book is now live and preserved forever

TOTAL TIMELINE: 3-6 months (depending on complexity)

STARTER TIMELINE: Faster (no peer review)
└─ Phases 1-3: 7-14 days total
└─ Phase 7: 7-14 days
└─ TOTAL: 2-3 weeks to publication

Elite Certificate For Talabre

The ultimate validation for high-impact research. Includes complete metadata, co-signed validation by up to 5 nominatives (co-authors, journals, repositories) via signature invitations (5 days to sign). If unresponsive, Talabre signs solely. Delivered in 72 hours, verifiable at verify.talabre.com, with all Compliance Kits.

Standards Covered: FAIR, ORCID, COAR, GDPR, HIPAA, CARE, DORA, Open Science, CC Licenses, ISO 27001.

Benefit: Maximum prestige with collaborative co-signatures and global compliance.

FAQ about Academic Book Publishing

Who will appear as the official editor of my book?

The official editor of your book will be an academic or professional selected by you, based on your preferences and needs. At Resbic, we provide access to a network of qualified academic editors with whom you can collaborate. You may also propose a trusted editor (who must have an ORCID and institutional email), provided they meet our quality standards, including relevant academic experience and availability to digitally sign editorial process certificates via DocuSign. This approach ensures a personalized process that meets the highest international academic standards.

How is the quality of the editorial process ensured?

The quality of the editorial process is ensured by an editorial committee of distinguished academics, selected by you or in collaboration with our partner publisher. This committee, composed of professionals with verified profiles (ORCID and institutional emails), reviews your manuscript to ensure academic rigor, coherence, and compliance with international standards. All process certificates are digitally signed via DocuSign, guaranteeing transparency and global validity. Resbic oversees every stage, providing guidance and access to our global network of academics to ensure excellence in the final outcome.

Can I choose the publishing imprint under which my book will be published?

Yes, you can choose the publishing imprint under which your book will be published. Resbic offers a selection of academic imprints designed as neutral platforms, focused on showcasing your work without commercial objectives. Each imprint complies with international publishing standards, including DOI and ISBN assignment, ensuring global recognition and accessibility. We will guide you through the process to select the imprint that best aligns with your discipline and academic goals.

What is a DOI and why is it important for my book?

A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a permanent link ensuring your book and its chapters are globally trackable and citable. It facilitates indexing in databases like Google Scholar, boosting your research impact.

What is an ISBN and how does it benefit my book?

An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique identifier enabling distribution on academic platforms and commercial ones (e.g., Amazon, Google Books, not included). With Resbic, you get an ISBN at no extra cost, expanding your publication’s reach.

What are the Elite Certificate and the Editorial Certificate?

The Elite Certificate is a verifiable digital document certifying compliance with standards like FAIR, ORCID, GDPR, CARE, DORA, Open Science, CC Licenses, and ISO 27001, ensuring transparency. The Editorial Certificate, issued by our Associated Publisher, recognizes your publication under international standards, with optional digital signatures from a committee, managed by our certification partner, Talabre.

What does it mean to choose an editorial imprint from the Associated Publisher?

Our Associated Publisher offers various editorial imprints (e.g., humanities, social sciences, technology). You can select the imprint that best represents your book, adding prestige and personalization to your publication.

Do I retain the rights to my book?

Yes, with Resbic, you retain 100% of your intellectual property rights, allowing you to decide how to use, distribute, or commercialize your work without restrictions.

How long does the publishing process take?

After uploading your manuscript and completing metadata, an editor verifies compliance within 1-3 business days.

Does my manuscript undergo peer review?

Yes. All manuscripts in our Professional ($699) and Elite ($999) tiers undergo rigorous peer review according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards. Reviewers evaluate:
✓ Originality: Is your work new and previously unpublished?
✓ Scientific Rigor: Do you use solid methods? Is your reasoning logical?
✓ Clarity: Is it clear for your academic audience?
✓ Relevance: Does your contribution matter to the field?

STANDARD PROCESS (Both tiers): → Review: 4-8 weeks → Consolidated reviewer reports → 4 weeks Content Editor support for revisions → COPE-compliant evaluation

Starter tier ($499) does NOT include peer review.

Does my manuscript undergo editorial committee review?

Yes. In addition to peer review, your manuscript is validated by an Editorial Committee of verified academics who approve the final reviewer decision.

INCLUDED EDITORIAL COMMITTEE (All peer-review tiers):

Professional ($699):
→ Editorial Committee Cuadernos de Sofía: 3-5 verified academics
→ Review consolidated peer reviewer report
→ Approve final decision (accepted/conditional/rejected)
→ Digitally sign Editorial Certificate

Elite ($999):
→ Premium Editorial Committee: 5 verified academics (vs 3-5)
→ Greater rigor and validation
→ Premium Certificate with enhanced Talabre validation
→ Publicly verifiable digital signatures

OPTIONALLY, YOU CAN ADD (Free): For greater institutional validation, you may organize an Additional Committee from your institution or network comprised of:
– Academics with verified institutional email
– Active ORCID profiles
– No conflicts of interest with author or work
– Members from different institutions (diversity)

These members may be:
– Appointed by your university
– From a university press
– From external collaborating institutions
– Colleagues from your international network

Talabre (our certification partner) will invite them to digitally sign the Editorial Certificate, independently validating their participation.

FINAL OUTCOME:
Professional ($699):
→ Editorial Committee (3-5 members)
→ + Your institutional committee (optional, free)
→ Editorial Certificate with verifiable digital signatures

Elite ($999):
→ Premium Editorial Committee (5 members)
→ + Your institutional committee (optional, free)
→ Premium Editorial Certificate
→ Enhanced Talabre validation

This hybrid approach guarantees:
✓ Professional academic validation (our committee)
✓ Institutional flexibility (your committee, if desired)
✓ Maximum credibility with verifiable digital signatures
✓ DOAB compliance guaranteed

Does it include book layout design?

Yes, layout design is included. This ensures a professional, optimized design for digital formats.

Does it include cover design?

Yes, cover design is not included, creating an attractive, personalized cover.

Can I publish my book in multiple languages?

Yes, we support publications in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages. Specify the languages when uploading your manuscript, and we’ll optimize metadata for each.

What file formats should I submit for my book?

We accept manuscripts in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, RTF o WordPerfect files to facilitate conversion to EPUB and HTML.

How do I access the advanced statistics and QR analytics in the Professional Package?

You’ll receive a personalized dashboard with metrics like downloads, citations, geographic reader distribution, and QR code scans (country, platform, browser), updated monthly and accessible from your platform account.

What should I know about legal deposit regulations in my country?

Legal deposit is a regulation in many countries requiring publishers or authors to submit physical copies of their books to national libraries or other institutions to preserve cultural heritage. Requirements vary by country. For example:
Brazil: One physical copy is submitted to the National Library.
Spain: Four physical copies are needed for the National Library and regional libraries.
United Kingdom: One physical copy is required for the British Library, though digital formats are accepted in some cases.
France: Four physical copies must be deposited at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
Japan: One physical copy is required for the National Diet Library.
Chile: Four physical copies must be submitted to the National Library of Chile.
Mexico: Two physical copies are required for the National Library and Congress.
United States: No mandatory legal deposit, but the Library of Congress requests one physical copy for its catalog.
At Resbic, we guide you to comply with these regulations in any country. If you wish to publish a physical book, we assist you in using platforms like Amazon to produce and sell printed copies that meet your country’s legal deposit requirements, leveraging its global coverage and allowing you to earn 100% of the royalties. If you prefer a local printer or Amazon is unavailable, we work closely with you to ensure printed copies meet all legal and technical requirements.

Does registering a DOI eliminate the need to print my book?

No, registering a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) does not eliminate the need to print physical copies if your book is subject to legal deposit regulations in your country. A DOI is a unique identifier that facilitates the discovery and citation of your book in digital or physical format, but it does not exempt you from local laws requiring the submission of printed copies to national libraries or other institutions.
For example, countries such as Chile, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, or Japan require physical copies for legal deposit, as detailed in the previous question. At Resbic, we assist you in preparing your book in both digital (with DOI) and physical formats, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
If you plan to sell your physical book, we guide you in using the Amazon platform, where you can publish at low cost and earn 100% of the royalties while meeting legal deposit requirements. If Amazon is unavailable in your country or you prefer a local printer, we work with you to coordinate the production of the necessary printed copies.

What’s the difference between Hybrid Review and Complete Traditional Review?

PROFESSIONAL $699 – HYBRID REVIEW (only option) “Your network + Our expertise”

Reviewer selection:
→ YOU nominate: 1-2 reviewers from your academic network (must have verified ORCID, institutional email, no conflicts of interest)
→ EDITORIAL: Provides 1-2 independent external reviewers from our network
→ TOTAL: 4 expert reviewers

Best for: – Researchers with established academic networks – International collaborations – Those who want some control in the process – Maximum validation from experts in your field Example: If you work in neuroscience, you propose 2 prestigious colleagues from your network. We add 2 independent verified neuroscientists. Total: 4 perspectives evaluating your work.

ELITE $999 – Choose one: OPTION A: HYBRID REVIEW (Identical to Professional, but with Premium benefits)
→ 1-2 reviewers from your network + 1-2 independent
→ Total: 4 reviewers
→ DIFFERENCE: Priority review (maximum 2 weeks vs 4-8 weeks)
→ Premium Editorial Committee (5 members vs 3-5)
→ Premium Certificate with enhanced Talabre validation
→ Newsletter feature & co-marketing Best for: Same as Professional, but with urgency or maximum visibility.

OPTION B: COMPLETE TRADITIONAL REVIEW “Total independence and objectivity” Reviewer selection:
→ EDITORIAL SELECTS: 2-3 independent external reviewers
→ YOU DON’T PARTICIPATE: Zero influence on selection
→ WE GUARANTEE: Disciplinary diversity, no conflicts of interest
→ TOTAL: 2-3 independent reviewers

Best for:
– Postgraduate students without broad academic networks
– Early-career researchers in their field
– Those who prefer total objectivity/impartiality
– Greater rigor perception through complete independence
– Situations where editor-reviewer parity matters Example: If you’re a new doctoral student, we select 2-3 independent specialists with no connection to you.
Total independence guaranteed.

WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE? Both are equally rigorous and DOAB-compliant. The difference is APPROACH, not academic quality.

CHOOSE HYBRID if:
✓ You have expert colleagues in your network
✓ You want some control
✓ You work in international collaboration
✓ You value your academic community’s perspective

CHOOSE COMPLETE TRADITIONAL if:
✓ You’re new to your field
✓ You don’t have an established academic network
✓ You prefer total independence
✓ You seek maximum objectivity
✓ You want to eliminate any bias perception In Elite tier, you can change model up to 48 hours before reviewer assignment.

Choose based on your context, not perceived rigor.

Start Your Academic Book Publishing Journey!

Upload your manuscript and join the global academic community with Resbic.

Global Compliance for Secure Academic Data

Our infrastructure providers comply with global certifications like HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001. Resbic, aligned with a robust ISMS, protects your datasets and guides you to meet these standards through our Compliance Kits. Optionally, obtain a certificate validated by Talabre, ensuring your data’s compliance with standards like FAIR and ORCID, enhancing the credibility of your research.