Indexing and Impact Factor

The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (AJIS) is dedicated to academic excellence and global visibility, ensuring that published research reaches a wide audience of scholars, researchers, and practitioners. The journal is committed to maintaining high indexing standards and continuously seeks to expand its presence in prestigious academic databases and citation indices.

Indexing and Abstracting Services

AJIS is indexed in several renowned academic and research databases, enhancing the accessibility, credibility, and impact of published work. The journal’s indexing allows researchers to:

✔ Increase research visibility and discoverability through widely recognized academic databases.
✔ Enhance citation potential by making their work available to a global research community.
✔ Ensure permanent archiving and accessibility for future reference.

Current Indexing Platforms

AJIS is indexed or abstracted in the following platforms:

  • Google Scholar – Provides broad discoverability for published research.
  • CrossRef (DOI Registration) – Ensures unique digital object identifiers (DOIs) for citation tracking.
  • OpenAIRE – Facilitates integration with European and global research infrastructures.
  • BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) – A major index for academic open-access journals.
  • Academic Resource Index (ResearchBib) – A recognized global academic index.
  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) (Application Pending) – Ensures compliance with open-access publishing standards.

Impact Factor and Citation Metrics

AJIS is committed to establishing a strong citation impact within the global academic community. The impact factor of a journal reflects the average number of citations received per article, demonstrating its significance in scholarly literature.

Current Citation Metrics:

  • Google Scholar h-index & i10-index: Updated periodically based on citation activity.
  • Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Impact Factor: Under evaluation for inclusion in citation databases.
  • SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) & CiteScore: To be determined upon Scopus indexing.

To enhance the journal’s citation impact, AJIS actively promotes:

✔ High-quality, peer-reviewed publications that contribute to academic advancements.
✔ Global accessibility through open access, increasing readership and citation potential.
✔ Cross-referencing and DOI tracking to ensure accurate citation monitoring.
✔ Collaborations with research institutions and indexing bodies to maintain quality standards.

How Indexing Benefits Authors

Publishing in an indexed journal like AJIS offers authors several advantages:

✔ Greater academic recognition – Indexed articles are recognized in academic and professional circles.
✔ Enhanced career and funding opportunities – Indexed research is often required for academic promotions, grants, and tenure.
✔ Wider research dissemination – Indexed articles appear in scholarly search engines, maximizing global reach.
✔ Long-term accessibility – Indexed journals ensure permanent digital archiving and retrieval.

Future Indexing and Journal Development

AJIS continuously enhances its editorial standards, peer-review process, and publication quality to achieve inclusion in leading academic databases. The journal actively updates its submission policies and metadata standards to comply with indexing criteria required by Scopus, Web of Science, and other prestigious repositories.

Researchers, institutions, and funding bodies are encouraged to support and cite published articles, contributing to the journal’s academic reputation and impact.

For inquiries related to indexing, impact factor, and citation tracking, contact:
Email: editor.ajis@americanscholarly.us