A journal's 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 the ranking measured and how do you raise it?
The most famous ranking indicators
- Impact Factor: From Clarivate, it measures the average citations to the journal's research over two years.
- CiteScore: From Scopus, it measures citations over four years.
- SJR (SCImago Journal Rank): It weighs citations according to the "prestige" of the citing source.
Practical steps to raise your journal's ranking
- Content quality first: Original, well-peer-reviewed research attracts citations.
- Regularity: Publishing issues on time without interruption.
- Indexing: Acceptance in DOAJ and Scopus doubles visibility and citation.
- DOI numbering: makes citation tracking easier (see the DOI guide).
- International diversity: in the editorial board, authors, and reviewers.
- Promotion: A fast, SEO-optimized website increases access to research.
The role of the technical platform
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do all journals have an impact factor?
No; the impact factor is granted only to journals indexed in Web of Science. Other journals may rely on CiteScore or SJR from Scopus.
How long does it take to raise a journal's ranking?
It is a cumulative effort spanning years; it depends on content quality, regularity, indexing, and citations, and there are no reliable shortcuts.
Does indexing alone raise the ranking?
Indexing is an important condition for visibility and citation, but the quality of research and its impact remain the decisive factor in ranking.