The Journal of Emerging Clinical & Health Sciences (JECHS) is committed to maximizing the visibility, accessibility, discoverability, and scholarly impact of the research it publishes. The journal follows internationally recognized publishing standards and continuously works toward inclusion in leading indexing, abstracting, citation tracking, and scholarly database services.
Through rigorous peer review, ethical publishing practices, international editorial governance, and high-quality scholarly content, JECHS aims to establish itself as a trusted source of scientific knowledge within the global healthcare and research community.
Current Indexing Status
JECHS is actively pursuing inclusion in internationally recognized indexing and abstracting databases. As a developing scholarly journal, applications are submitted progressively in accordance with each database's eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria.
The journal maintains all necessary editorial, ethical, and publishing standards required for future indexing applications.
Planned Indexing Strategy
JECHS follows a phased indexing and visibility strategy designed to support long-term academic growth and international recognition.
Phase I – Foundational Indexing
The journal seeks inclusion in:
- Google Scholar
- Crossref
- OpenAlex
- Dimensions
- Semantic Scholar
- ROAD Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources
- WorldCat
- ResearchBib
- Scilit
- EuroPub
- Index Copernicus International
These services enhance discoverability and improve the accessibility of published research.
Phase II – Directory and Open Access Recognition
Following the establishment of a consistent publication record and adherence to open-access best practices, JECHS intends to apply for inclusion in:
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
DOAJ is one of the world's leading directories of quality open-access journals and serves as an important benchmark for transparency, editorial quality, and ethical publishing standards.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Open access compliance
- Transparent editorial policies
- Ethical publishing practices
- Consistent publication history
- Quality peer review procedures
Phase III – International Citation Databases
Following successful establishment and citation growth, JECHS plans to pursue inclusion in:
Scopus
Scopus is among the world's largest abstract and citation databases of peer-reviewed literature.
Evaluation criteria include:
- Editorial quality
- Peer review integrity
- Publication regularity
- International diversity
- Citation performance
- Academic contribution
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
Part of the Web of Science Core Collection, ESCI recognizes journals demonstrating high editorial standards and scholarly value.
Inclusion in ESCI serves as an important milestone toward broader Web of Science recognition.
Phase IV – Advanced Citation Indexing
As the journal matures and demonstrates sustained scholarly impact, applications may be submitted to:
- Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
- Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), where applicable
- Additional subject-specific citation databases and indexing services
These databases represent internationally recognized indicators of journal quality, influence, and citation performance.
Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)
All published articles receive a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref.
DOIs ensure:
- Permanent article identification
- Reliable citation tracking
- Long-term discoverability
- Stable linking and referencing
Metadata and Discoverability
JECHS employs internationally recognized metadata standards to maximize article visibility and interoperability across scholarly platforms.
Published content is optimized for:
- Search engine discovery
- Citation tracking systems
- Academic databases
- Institutional repositories
- Library catalogues
- Research information systems
Archiving and Preservation
To ensure the long-term preservation of the scholarly record, JECHS maintains digital archiving and preservation mechanisms designed to protect published content and ensure ongoing accessibility.
Published articles remain permanently accessible through:
- DOI infrastructure
- Journal website archives
- Metadata preservation systems
- Long-term digital preservation services
Commitment to Visibility and Impact
JECHS is committed to enhancing the global visibility, citation potential, and academic impact of published research. Through adherence to international publishing standards, editorial excellence, ethical scholarship, and strategic indexing initiatives, the journal seeks to provide authors with a credible and internationally recognized platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
The Editorial Board continuously reviews indexing opportunities and works toward inclusion in leading scholarly databases to support the journal's mission of advancing clinical medicine, health sciences, public health, and biomedical research worldwide.