Abstracting and Indexing

JDSSI records where published articles can be found. Only evaluated indexes are listed as indexing. Other services are listed separately as discovery, registration, or library catalogues. Inclusion in a discovery service or catalogue does not by itself constitute evaluated indexing.

Evaluated indexing

• ERIH PLUS (erih+) — European reference index for scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences, maintained by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir).

Discovery and registration services

These services harvest, list, or register metadata.

• Crossref — DOI registration and citation linking. All JDSSI articles receive DOIs registered with Crossref.
• Google Scholar — Academic search engine. JDSSI articles are searchable through its crawl.
• Semantic Scholar — Open scholarly search platform.
•  J-Gate — Bibliographic database and discovery platform for global e-journal literature.
• Dimensions — Research database linking publications and citation data.
• OpenAlex — Open catalogue of scholarly works.
• The Lens — Open scholarly and patent search platform.
• BASE — Bielefeld Academic Search Engine, which harvests metadata via OAI-PMH.
• Scilit — Open scholarly literature database.

Library catalogues and directories

• WorldCat — Library catalogue.
• Ulrichsweb — Periodicals directory.
• EZB — Electronic Journals Library.
• ZDB — German Union Catalogue of Serials.
• MIAR — Information matrix of journal diffusion.

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
• 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

Indexing Process and Timeline

JDSSI articles are submitted to indexing services following this process:

1. Publication: Article published on JDSSI website with DOI assignment
2. Metadata submission: Article metadata (title, authors, abstract, keywords, DOI) submitted to indexing services
3. Processing time: Indexing services process submissions on their own schedules (typically 1-8 weeks)
4. Indexing confirmation: Articles appear in databases once processing is complete
5. 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.