Indexing and Abstracting Policy

Indexing and Abstracting Policy

The Journal Draft

The Journal Draft is dedicated to maximizing the reach, visibility, and scholarly impact of the research it publishes. To support this mission, the journal actively pursues inclusion in recognized national and international indexing, abstracting, and discovery platforms.

Our indexing strategy ensures that every published article is easily discoverable, properly cited, and permanently accessible to researchers, institutions, and libraries worldwide.

Indexing and Abstracting Coverage

Articles published in The Journal Draft are indexed or under evaluation for inclusion in reputable academic databases and research directories, including but not limited to:

  • Crossref – All articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to ensure persistent linking, citation tracking, and academic integrity

  • Google Scholar – Enhancing global discoverability and academic visibility

  • Mendeley – Facilitating reference management and increasing readership among researchers

  • WorldCat – Submission of metadata to the world’s largest library catalog

  • BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) – Improving access through one of the largest academic search engines

  • OpenAIRE – Supporting open-access research dissemination and compliance with international mandates

  • Semantic Scholar – Increasing visibility through AI-driven academic discovery

  • Dimensions – Enabling citation analysis and research impact tracking

  • ResearchBib (Academic Resource Index)

  • Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI)

  • ScienceOpen

  • Index Copernicus

The journal continually seeks inclusion in additional indexing and abstracting services to further enhance research dissemination and credibility.

Benefits of Indexing

Indexing in recognized databases provides authors and readers with several advantages, including:

  • Enhanced global visibility and discoverability

  • Improved citation potential and research impact

  • Increased academic credibility and trust

  • Integration with institutional libraries and research tools

  • Easier access for scholars, educators, and policymakers

Digital Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility and preservation, all articles published in The Journal Draft are digitally archived using reliable archiving systems. This guarantees the continued availability of published content even in the event of journal interruption or discontinuation.