Indexing and Abstracting

The Middle Eastern and North African Journal of Dentistry & Oral Sciences (MENA-JDOS)

The Middle Eastern and North African Journal of Dentistry & Oral Sciences (MENA-JDOS) is committed to ensuring that published research is widely discoverable, accessible, and citable. We actively work towards inclusion in internationally recognized indexing and abstracting databases to maximize the reach and impact of our authors’ work.

Current Indexing and Accessibility

Google Scholar – All published articles are indexed for global discoverability.
Crossref DOI Registration – Each article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent citation, accessibility, and traceability.

Future Indexing Goals

MENA-JDOS is working towards inclusion in major international indexing and abstracting databases, including:

Biomedical & Healthcare Databases: PubMed Central (PMC), EMBASE
Open Access Directories: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Citation & Research Databases: Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Science (Clarivate – SCIE & ESCI)
Library & Institutional Databases: EBSCOhost, ProQuest, Index Copernicus

Benefits of Indexing

Global Reach – Articles are accessible to researchers, clinicians, and academics worldwide.
Enhanced Credibility – Indexing in respected databases strengthens the reputation of both the journal and its authors.
Higher Citations – Indexed articles typically achieve greater visibility, readership, and citation rates.
Institutional Access – Ensures availability across universities, hospitals, and research libraries.

Abstracting Services

MENA-JDOS ensures that all published articles include structured, clear, and informative abstracts, making it easier for databases and researchers to identify relevant work quickly.

Compliance with Best Practices

Rigorous double-blind peer review.
DOI assignment for every published article.
Open access under Creative Commons licensing.
Strict adherence to COPE and ICMJE publication ethics.

Policy Review

The indexing and abstracting strategy of MENA-JDOS is regularly reviewed to align with global publishing standards and to expand coverage for maximum impact.