For Publishers
Indexing Requirements
A summary of the signals most indexing services review, including journal identity, metadata quality, and preservation policies.
Indexing & Discovery Services
Examples of platforms that review journals for inclusion.
Google Scholar
DOAJ
Crossref
OpenAIRE
Scopus
Web of Science
Dimensions
AJOL
Inclusion depends on each service’s independent review.
Core Identity
- ISSN registration and publisher imprint.
- Editorial board with affiliations.
- Clear scope and aims.
Publishing Regularity
- Consistent publication schedule.
- Stable archive with issue history.
- Persistent identifiers where applicable.
Metadata & Access
- Complete titles, abstracts, keywords.
- Author affiliations and ORCID.
- Archiving policy and access statements.
Indexing Readiness Snapshot
Peer review workflow published.
Ethics and plagiarism policy visible.
Long-term preservation strategy documented.
Editorial Standards
Governance and peer review integrity.
Open Access Policy
Licensing, APC transparency, and author rights.