How to check the indexing of a publication site
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Here is a complete, practical guide to checking whether a publication site (journal, conference, repository) is indexed:
How to Check the Indexing of a Publication Site
1. Identify What Kind of Indexing Matters to You
Different fields and purposes use different databases:
- Medicine/Life Sciences - PubMed/MEDLINE
- Engineering/Science/Social Sciences - Scopus, Web of Science (WoS)
- Open Access - DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
- General credibility - Any of the above + CrossRef (DOI registration)
2. Check Each Major Database Directly
PubMed / MEDLINE
- Go to NLM Catalog (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog)
- Search the journal name or ISSN
- Look for "Currently indexed for MEDLINE" or "PubMed Central" in the record
- Do not trust index logos on the journal's own website - always verify at the source
Scopus
- Go to Scopus Sources (scopus.com/sources)
- Search by journal title or ISSN
- Results show whether the journal is active, discontinued, or under evaluation
Web of Science (WoS)
- Go to the WoS Master Journal List (mjl.clarivate.com)
- Search by journal name or ISSN
- Also check Journal Citation Reports (jcr.clarivate.com) if you need Impact Factor data
DOAJ (Open Access journals)
- Go to doaj.org
- Search by journal title or ISSN
- Listing here indicates the journal meets basic quality standards for open access
CrossRef (DOI registration)
- Go to search.crossref.org
- A legitimate publication site should have registered DOIs
3. Check for Google Scholar Indexing
Google Scholar indexes broadly and less selectively, but you can:
- Search the journal name directly in scholar.google.com
- If articles from the site appear with citations, it is likely indexed
4. Watch Out for Predatory / Fake Indexing Claims
Many low-quality or predatory journals falsely claim indexing. Red flags:
- Journal website shows index logos but you cannot verify them in the official database
- Claims of impact factor from unknown sources (only Clarivate/JCR issues official Impact Factors)
- The journal is on Beall's List of potential predatory publishers
- ISSN listed does not match official records at portal.issn.org
5. Quick Summary Table
| Database | Where to Check | What It Confirms |
|---|---|---|
| PubMed/MEDLINE | nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog | Biomedical indexing |
| Scopus | scopus.com/sources | Broad science indexing |
| Web of Science | mjl.clarivate.com | Peer-reviewed credibility + IF |
| DOAJ | doaj.org | Open access quality |
| CrossRef | search.crossref.org | DOI registration |
| ISSN Portal | portal.issn.org | Journal identity verification |
Key Rule
Always verify in the official database - never trust index claims made on the journal's own website, in emails, or through screenshots. Record the date you checked, as indexing status can change (journals can be delisted).
My journal is published in ijirt.org
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IJIRT International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology predatory or legitimate indexed
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https://ijirt.org
Here is the honest, verified picture of IJIRT (ijirt.org) - International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology:
IJIRT Indexing Status
What IJIRT Claims
IJIRT describes itself as:
- UGC-Compliant (India's University Grants Commission list)
- Google Scholar indexed
- Open Access, peer-reviewed
- Impact Factor: 8.017 (self-reported, not from Clarivate)
- Published by Zonic Publication
What the Actual Indexing Status Is
| Database | Status |
|---|---|
| Scopus | NO - IJIRT's own FAQ confirms: "Is IJIRT Scopus Indexed? No." |
| Web of Science (WoS) | Not listed in the WoS Master Journal List |
| PubMed / MEDLINE | Not indexed |
| DOAJ | Not found |
| Google Scholar | Likely yes (Google Scholar indexes broadly and automatically) |
| UGC-CARE List | Claims compliance - verify directly at ugccare.unipune.ac.in |
Important Notes
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The Impact Factor claim (8.017) is not from Clarivate - the official Impact Factor is only assigned by Clarivate's Journal Citation Reports. Any other "IF" is from a private, unrecognized agency and carries no academic weight.
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UGC-Compliant vs. UGC-CARE Listed are different things. "UGC-Compliant" is a vague term the journal uses itself. You should check whether it actually appears on the UGC-CARE list - that list is what Indian universities officially recognize for promotions and research credits.
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It charges processing fees - this is a pay-to-publish model, which is common but worth knowing before submitting.
What This Means for You
- If you need Scopus or WoS indexing for career advancement, promotions, or PhD requirements - IJIRT does not qualify.
- If you just need a DOI + publication record for a conference or coursework requirement, IJIRT may serve that purpose.
- Always check your institution's or university's specific requirements before choosing a journal.
How to check in google scholar
Here's exactly how to check if IJIRT (or any journal) is indexed in Google Scholar:
Method 1: Search for the Journal's Articles Directly
- Go to scholar.google.com
- In the search box, type:
or simply:source:"International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology"site:ijirt.org - If articles from the journal appear in results with citation counts, the journal is indexed in Google Scholar.
Method 2: Search a Specific Paper Title
If you have already published a paper in IJIRT:
- Go to scholar.google.com
- Type your exact paper title in quotes, e.g.:
"Your Paper Title Here" - If your paper shows up with a Cited by X link below it, it is indexed and discoverable.
Method 3: Check via Google Scholar Profile (if you have one)
- Go to scholar.google.com/citations
- Sign in with your Google account
- Click "Add articles" - Google Scholar will suggest your papers automatically if they are indexed
- If your IJIRT paper appears in the suggestions, it is indexed
What to Expect for IJIRT
Google Scholar crawls open-access websites automatically - it does not have a formal "approved journal list" like Scopus or WoS. Since IJIRT is openly accessible at ijirt.org, its articles are very likely crawled and indexed by Google Scholar. However:
- Indexing is not guaranteed for every article - it depends on whether Google's crawler successfully visited that page
- There is no official certificate or confirmation from Google Scholar - you can only verify by finding the article in search results
- Being on Google Scholar alone carries limited academic credibility compared to Scopus or WoS, since Google Scholar indexes almost everything including predatory journals
Quick Check Right Now
Search this on Google Scholar:
"ijirt.org" OR source:"IJIRT"
If you see results with article titles, abstracts, and citation counts - the journal is indexed there.
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