Journal Directory

Our Approach

We aim to maintain a reliable and useful academic journal directory through a structured process of publisher verification, information review, and ongoing listing management.

Journal listings are prepared and managed by our team. Information is obtained from publishers and authorized journal representatives and reviewed before a listing is created.

Our objective is to ensure that each listing represents a genuine journal and an appropriately authorized submission.

Publisher Verification

Before a journal is added to the directory, we review information about the publisher responsible for the journal.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include reviewing:

• The publisher’s official website
• The journal’s official website
• Publisher and journal contact information
• The publisher’s relationship with the journal
• Relevant journal identifiers
• Other publicly available information

Where clarification is required, we may request additional information or confirmation from the publisher.

Representative Verification

A journal may be submitted by a publisher, journal owner, Editor-in-Chief, editorial representative, institutional representative, society representative, or another person authorized to act on behalf of the journal or publisher.

We verify that the person communicating with us has the appropriate authority to submit information and request the creation or modification of a listing.

An official publisher email address, publicly available professional information, direct confirmation from the publisher, or other appropriate evidence may be used as part of this process.

Review of Journal Information

Before creating a listing, we review the information supplied by the publisher or authorized representative.

Depending on the journal, this may include:

• Journal title
• ISSN and/or eISSN
• Publisher
• Journal website
• Publication frequency
• Subject areas
• Publication frequency
• Language
• Access model
• Editorial information
• Submission information
• Publication fees
• Indexing and abstracting information
• Other relevant journal information

We may compare submitted information with information available on the publisher’s or journal’s official website and other relevant sources.

Listing Creation and Management

Journal listings are created and managed by our team.

Publishers and representatives do not directly create or modify their public listings.

This allows us to maintain a consistent presentation and gives us the opportunity to review requested information before it appears on the directory.

Keeping Information Current

Journal information can change over time.

An authorized publisher or journal representative may contact us when information in an existing listing needs to be updated.

Routine updates may be made after the request has been reviewed.

For significant changes, we may request additional confirmation before updating the listing.

This may include changes to:

• Publisher information
• Journal ownership
• Journal website
• ISSN or eISSN
• Editorial leadership
• Publication information
• Publication fees
• Indexing information
• Official contact details

Changes in Point of Contact

A publisher may change its representative or point of contact over time.

When a new representative contacts us regarding an existing journal, we may verify their authority before making changes to the listing.

The level of verification required may depend on the nature and significance of the requested change.

This helps protect existing listings from unauthorized modifications.

Corrections and Reports

We welcome information about possible errors or outdated information in the directory.

Researchers, publishers, editors, and other interested parties may contact us if they believe that a journal listing requires review.

Where appropriate, we may:

• Review the reported information
• Consult relevant sources
• Contact the publisher or authorized representative
• Correct or update the listing

Listing Review and Removal

We may review an existing listing when significant concerns arise regarding the information presented.

A listing may be amended, suspended, or removed where appropriate, including when information can no longer be adequately verified or when a listing no longer meets our directory requirements.

Where appropriate, we may contact the publisher or authorized representative before taking action.

Editorial and Commercial Separation

Our editorial and verification process is separate from commercial arrangements with publishers.

Where paid listing options are available, selecting or purchasing a listing option does not replace the verification and information-review process.

All journal listings remain subject to our directory requirements.

Directory Inclusion

Our directory provides researchers with a structured way to discover and explore academic journals.

Inclusion means that the journal has been reviewed for inclusion according to our directory process. It should not be interpreted as accreditation, certification, ranking, or an academic evaluation of the journal.

Researchers should consult the journal’s official website and relevant authoritative sources when making important decisions about manuscript submission or publication.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our editorial and verification procedures develop.

The current version published on this website represents our applicable editorial and verification practices.