Indexing

The Journal of Architecture and Urban Design (JAUD) is committed to maximizing the visibility and discoverability of published research. The journal actively pursues inclusion in major international indexing services and databases to ensure that articles reach the widest possible scholarly audience.

Current Indexing and Abstracting

JAUD is currently indexed, abstracted, or listed in the following databases and directories:

Crossref

Google Scholar

Semantic Scholar

Dimensions

J-Gate

ICI World of Journals

WorldCat

Scilit

OpenAlex

ZDB

Benefits of Indexing

Being indexed in multiple databases provides significant benefits to authors, readers, and the journal:

For Authors

• Increased visibility: Articles are discoverable through multiple search platforms
• Citation tracking: Ability to track how and where your work is cited
• Research metrics: Access to citation counts, h-index, and other impact metrics
• Career advancement: Publications in indexed journals are recognized for academic evaluations and promotions
• Global reach: Research accessible to the international scholarly community
• Persistent identifiers: DOIs ensure permanent links to your work

For Readers and Researchers

• Easy discovery: Find relevant research through familiar search platforms
• Free access: Open access articles available without subscription barriers
• Citation links: Navigate between related research through citation networks
• Quality assurance: Indexed journals meet recognized quality standards
• Comprehensive search: Multiple databases provide different search capabilities and perspectives

For the Journal

• Enhanced reputation: Indexing signals quality and credibility
• Broader audience: Reaching researchers across disciplines and geographies
• Increased citations: Better discoverability leads to higher citation rates
• Global recognition: Presence in international databases enhances journal profile
• Quality validation: Meeting indexing criteria validates editorial standards

Indexing Process and Timeline

JAUD articles are submitted to indexing services following this process:

• Publication: Article published on the JAUD website with a DOI assignment
• Metadata submission: Article metadata (title, authors, abstract, keywords, DOI) submitted to indexing services
• Processing time: Indexing services process submissions on their own schedules (typically 1-2 weeks)
• Indexing confirmation: Articles appear in databases once processing is complete
• Updates: Any corrections or updates to articles are reflected in indexed metadata

Note: Indexing timelines vary by service. Some databases (like Google Scholar) automatically crawl and index content, while others require manual submission and review.