Journals Covered by Indexing Databases

JRID is a Scholarly Journal for Multidisciplinary Publications and Transformative Research

Indexing and Digital Archiving

The Journal of Research Innovation and Development (JRID) upholds the highest standards of academic publishing by ensuring maximum discoverability, credibility, and long-term preservation of its published content. Recognizing that visibility in major bibliographic databases is critical for scholarly impact, JRID is systematically expanding its indexing footprint and implementing robust digital archiving strategies aligned with international best practices.

Indexing Initiatives

JRID is working closely to be indexed in several reputable abstracting and indexing services and continues to engage in formal evaluation processes for inclusion in internationally recognized platforms. Indexing ensures that articles published in JRID are easily discoverable, citable, and accessible to researchers worldwide.

The journal is currently indexed or under review in the following databases:

Google Scholar
CrossRef (DOI Registration)
Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI)
PKP Index (Public Knowledge Project)
BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)
Academic Resource Index (ResearchBib)
WorldCat (OCLC Global Catalog)
CiteFactor
ScienceGate
OpenAIRE (EU Open Access Infrastructure)

⚙️ JRID is actively pursuing inclusion in major global indexing databases such as:
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Scopus
Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EBSCOhost
ProQuest
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)

The editorial board and publishing team are committed to continuous improvement in indexing coverage to ensure our authors benefit from international reach and scholarly recognition.

Digital Archiving and Preservation

To ensure the permanent accessibility and integrity of published content, JRID adheres to globally recognized digital preservation standards and collaborates with trusted archiving partners. All articles are preserved across multiple platforms and repositories to guard against data loss, ensure content redundancy, and support academic reuse.

Our current digital archiving and preservation strategies include:

LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS)
Internet Archive / Wayback Machine
JRID Institutional Archive (hosted by the Center for Research Innovation and Development)
Self-archiving by authors in institutional or subject-based repositories (in compliance with Open Access policy)

All articles are assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via CrossRef to facilitate persistent linking and citation tracking.

Open Access and Indexing Compatibility

JRID operates under an Open Access publishing model, allowing full and unrestricted access to its content. This model aligns with the indexing and accessibility criteria of leading databases like DOAJ, Scopus, and Web of Science, increasing the likelihood of citation and academic impact.

In addition:

Authors retain copyright under Creative Commons licensing (CC BY)
All articles are immediately available upon publication—no embargo periods
Metadata is structured to be machine-readable and compatible with OAI-PMH harvesting protocols used by aggregators and repositories

Future Indexing Goals

In the coming years, JRID aims to attain inclusion in:

Scopus (Elsevier)
Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate)
PubMed Central (for relevant health/medical content)
Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory
Cabell’s Whitelist

These efforts demonstrate our ongoing commitment to quality, transparency, and international scholarly standards.

The Journal of Research Innovation and Development (JRID) is committed to ensuring wide dissemination, accessibility, and long-term preservation of all published articles. To enhance the visibility and scholarly impact of our authors’ work, JRID actively pursues indexing and digital archiving partnerships with reputable databases and platforms.