Journal ranking measures its scientific standing and the impact of its research. The higher your journal's ranking, the more it attracts better researchers and stronger research. But how is ranking measured and how do you raise it? The most well-known ranking indicators: Impact Factor: from Clarivate, it measures the average citations to the journal's research over two years. CiteScore: from…
If you manage a scientific journal or are planning to launch one, you will encounter the term DOI frequently. This identifier is an essential element of modern scientific publishing. Let us explain it simply. What is a DOI? A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a permanent, unique digital identifier given to every paper or scientific document, and it remains…
Publishing ethics are not a formality but the foundation of any scientific journal's credibility. Journals that lack a clear ethical policy are rejected from indexing databases and lose the trust of researchers. In this guide, we explain the most important principles and how to apply them. What is scientific publishing ethics? It is a set of principles that…
Launching a peer-reviewed scientific journal is an important step for any university, college, or scientific society seeking to establish its research presence. OJS (Open Journal Systems) is the global standard for managing these journals electronically. In this guide, we explain the practical steps to create your journal from scratch…
Indexing in global databases gives your journal credibility and reach and increases citations of its research. But each database has its own criteria. In this guide, we clarify the difference between DOAJ and Scopus and how to prepare for both. DOAJ vs Scopus: What's the difference? DOAJ is a directory of open access journals, focusing on transparency…
