Indexing
Indexing in Journals refers to the process of classifying and including scientific articles in specific databases to make them more easily accessible to other researchers. Journals that are indexed generally enjoy higher credibility and reputation. Below are examples of common index databases used in scientific journals:
- Scopus
- A bibliographic database that covers journal articles, conference proceedings, and patents across various disciplines.
- Web of Science
- A platform that includes multiple scientific citation indexes such as the Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index.
- Google Scholar
- A search engine for academic articles, theses, books, and other scholarly sources across a broad range of disciplines.
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
- An index of internationally recognized open access journals.
- Sinta (Science and Technology Index)
- Indonesia's national scientific index that measures the performance of research, journals, and researchers.
- PubMed
- A biomedical literature database maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, particularly suited for journals in the health and medical fields.
Examples of Use in Journals:
- Indexing:
"This journal is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and DOAJ." - Indexation:
"This journal has been indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar."
It is important to include indexing information as it highlights the journal's visibility and scholarly impact.