COMPONENTS OF AN IMPACT FACTOR INDEXING REQUEST

  1. Journal Information:
    • Name of the journal.
    • ISSN (International Standard Serial Number).
    • Publisher details.
    • Frequency of publication (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
    • Year of establishment.

  2. Editorial and Peer Review Process:
    • Details of the editorial board (names, affiliations, and qualifications).
    • Description of the peer review process (single-blind, double-blind, or open).
    • Submission and decision timelines.

  3. Content and Scope:
    • Subject area or focus of the journal.
    • Examples of topics covered.
    • Target audience (researchers, practitioners, students, etc.).

  4. Publication Quality and Regularity:
    • Number of articles published annually.
    • Evidence of adherence to ethical guidelines, such as COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
    • Archive of past issues (online or print).

  5. Indexing and Abstracting Information:
    • Current indexing status in other databases, if applicable.
    • Abstracting services used.

  6. Citation Metrics:
    • Evidence of citations for previously published articles.
    • Bibliometric data showing the journal’s influence.

  7. Technical Aspects:
    • Availability of a functional and well-organized journal website.
    • DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assignment for articles.
    • Compatibility with international standards like Open Archives Initiative (OAI).
    • Copyright Clearance Center (CCC)
    • OpenAIRE
    • Creative Commons license

  8. Reason for Request:
    • Explanation of why the journal seeks inclusion in the specific indexing database.
    • Description of the journal’s contribution to its field of study.

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