Indexing Guidelines for Authors

Metadata is the backbone of indexing. Incorrect or incomplete information can lead to rejection or misrepresentation in databases.
Author Details Provide full names in a consistent format across all publications (e.g., “John M. Smith” instead of sometimes “John Smith” and other times “J. M. Smith”).
Affiliations must include institution name, department, city, and country.
ORCID iD is mandatory to uniquely identify authors and prevent name confusion.
Email address should be professional and institution-based, if possible.
Abstract and Keywords
Abstracts should be clear, structured, and between 150–250 words, summarizing purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion.
Keywords must be carefully selected to reflect the main concepts. Avoid overly generic terms (“study,” “analysis”) and prefer discipline-specific keywords (“neural networks,” “sustainable supply chain”).
Keywords should match with terms used in global indexing and research trends for discoverability.

Strong referencing practices enhance credibility and indexing acceptance.
Ensure completeness: Every reference must include author names, year, title, source, volume, issue, page numbers, and DOI/ISBN/ISSN where applicable.
Use recent and relevant references: Indexing agencies evaluate the scholarly connection to existing research.
Citation Style: Follow the required publisher style (APA, IEEE, MLA, Chicago, etc.) consistently.
Self-citation should be limited and only where academically relevant. Excessive self-citation can lead to rejection by indexing bodies.
Prioritize references from indexed sources (Scopus, WoS, PubMed, Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, IEEE, ACM).

High-quality, ethical research is non-negotiable for indexing.
Plagiarism Check: All manuscripts undergo screening using tools like Turnitin or iThenticate. Acceptable similarity index: below 15–20%.
No duplicate submission: Manuscripts must not be under review in another journal or conference.
Data Authenticity: Provide accurate datasets, figures, and tables. Fabrication or manipulation of results is strictly prohibited.
Ethics Approval: For studies involving human or animal subjects, ethical clearance certificates must be attached.

Formatting, readability, and structure strongly influence indexing decisions.
Language: Write in clear, academic English. Non-native authors are encouraged to use professional language editing services.
Structure: Organize manuscripts into standard sections – Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
Figures & Tables:
Must be high-resolution, properly numbered, and cited in the text.
Legends and captions should provide enough context without reading the article.
Supplementary Data: Provide additional datasets, codes, or appendices in repositories when required.

Authors should prepare manuscripts with indexing agency requirements in mind.
DOI and Persistent Identifiers: Each article/book chapter will receive a DOI. Authors must use this DOI in future citations.
Machine-Readable Metadata: Indexing systems read XML, CrossRef metadata, and OAI-PMH feeds. Ensure abstracts, titles, and references are well-structured.
Title Optimization: Titles should be descriptive, concise, and contain searchable keywords. Avoid vague phrases like “A Study of...” or “An Analysis of...”
Consistency: Author names, references, and institutional affiliations should remain uniform across all works.

Indexing is not only about submission; author involvement continues after publication.
Promotion: Authors should share their published work on institutional repositories, ORCID profiles, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate.
Corrections: If indexing agencies or readers report metadata errors, authors must provide corrected information promptly.
Engagement: Respond to citations, discussions, and reviews in academic forums to increase visibility.
Tracking Impact: Monitor citations via Scopus Author ID, Google Scholar Citations, and Web of Science ResearcherID.

Global Visibility: Indexed works are accessible in libraries, universities, and databases worldwide.
Higher Citations: Indexed content receives greater recognition, leading to increased academic impact.
Career Advancement: Indexed publications strengthen academic CVs for jobs, promotions, funding, and collaborations.
Research Integrity: Being indexed signals adherence to international publishing standards.

Use ORCID and maintain consistent author name format.
Write clear, structured abstracts and relevant keywords.
Use recent, relevant, and indexed references with DOIs.
Keep plagiarism below 15–20%.
Follow the publisher’s manuscript template.
Ensure high-quality figures, tables, and supplementary files.
Cite DOI of your own previous works (if relevant).
Deposit manuscript metadata in ORCID/Google Scholar post-publication.