Submit a Journal for Indexing Evaluation

Step 01

Journal identity

Start with the exact serial identity that appears on the journal website and in ISSN records.

Journal title Use the title exactly as shown on the journal homepage and ISSN record. Journal homepage URL The journal should have a dedicated URL accessible without location restrictions. Electronic ISSN Print ISSN Leave blank if the journal is online-only. Publisher name Use the legal publisher name visible on the journal website. Publisher country This should match the country where the publisher is registered and operates. Journal contact email Use a journal or publisher-managed email, not a temporary personal mailbox. Applicant role Only authorized journal or publisher representatives should submit.

Step 02

Scope and publishing history

Index reviewers look for an active scholarly journal with coherent scope, stable output, and relevant peer-reviewed content.

Date of first publication Publication frequency State the schedule shown publicly on the journal site. Research articles published in the last 12 months Total peer-reviewed articles in final form Primary audience Medical or scientific specialty Use the field names that best match the journal aims and published content. Aims and scope URL The aims and scope should be easy to find from the homepage. Scope statement Include the kinds of studies accepted and any geographic or clinical focus.

Step 03

Transparency

License type Licensing terms should not conflict with the open access policy. Copyright holder Copyright terms for articles should be separate from website copyright. Article processing charges All author-facing charges must be declared, including zero charges. Author charges URL Include APCs, submission fees, page charges, color charges, and waiver conditions. Waiver or discount policy Publisher information URL The journal website should show publisher name, address, publisher website, contact person, and dedicated email.

Step 04

Editorial governance

Reviewers check whether the editorial board is qualified, visible, independent, and aligned with the journal scope.

Editor-in-Chief name Include the name exactly as listed on the editorial board page. Editorial board URL The page should list full names and institutional affiliations of all editors. Editorial board member count Peer review type The policy should state the type and steps of review clearly. Independent reviewers per research article Policy for editor-authored submissions Special issue policy Special issue papers should follow the same external review standards as regular papers. Endogeny estimate in recent issues

Step 05

Research integrity and medical ethics

Medical journals need especially clear policies around humans, animals, consent, conflicts, reporting, and corrections.

Publication ethics URL Conflict of interest policy URL Human and animal rights policy URL Include ethics committee approval, regulatory approval, and animal welfare requirements. Informed consent policy URL Case report journals need consent and anonymization policies for identifiable information. Plagiarism screening Generative AI policy URL

Reporting guidelines encouraged or required

CONSORT for trials PRISMA for reviews CARE for case reports STROBE for observational studies ARRIVE for animal studies EQUATOR Network guidance

Step 06

Article metadata and preservation

Indexing readiness depends on article-level discoverability, persistent links, downloadable full text, and preservation.

Article formats available Persistent identifiers Publisher DOI Prefix The registered DOI prefix starting with 10. (e.g., 10.1234). Long-term archiving service Content should be actively deposited, not merely eligible. Repository policy URL State whether authors may deposit submitted, accepted, and published versions. Metadata supply method Structured metadata improves indexability and downstream citation linking.

Step 07

Indexing

Current index listings Include only verifiable listings from reliable sources. NLM or biomedical subject fit English metadata availability Citation and standing context

Representative article links

Include varied article types when available: original research, review, case report, trial, or methods article.

Step 08

Review and attestation

Confirm the journal details, check gaps, and send the evidence for editorial intake.

Submission snapshot

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Readiness: 0%

Required confirmations

I have reviewed the answers and confirm the information provided is accurate and true. I am authorized by the journal, publisher, or society to submit these indexing readiness details. Submission notes Use this space for anything a reviewer should know before intake.