Indexing and Abstracting Statement

Indexing and Abstracting Policy – Journal of Advanced Homoeopathic Studies (JAHS)

The Journal of Advanced Homoeopathic Studies (JAHS) is committed to ensuring that published research reaches the widest possible audience. To achieve this, JAHS actively seeks inclusion in recognized indexing and abstracting databases that enhance visibility, discoverability, and citation of scholarly work.

1. Indexing and Abstracting Approach

  • All articles published in JAHS are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for permanent identification and ease of citation.

  • JAHS metadata is structured to comply with OAI-PMH standards to ensure compatibility with leading indexing and archiving services.

  • The journal follows best practices in publishing ethics (COPE, ICMJE, WAME) to maintain eligibility for high-quality indexing platforms.

2. Current Indexing

The journal ensures that all published articles are:

  • Indexed in Google Scholar automatically.

  • Archived and discoverable through OAI-compliant repositories.

  • Listed in academic library catalogs and open access databases.

(More databases will be updated as the journal achieves eligibility and acceptance.)

3. Future Indexing Goals

The journal is in the process of applying/working towards inclusion in:

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

  • Scopus

  • PubMed/Medline

  • EBSCO, ProQuest, EMBASE

  • Indian Citation Index

  • Other subject-specific databases relevant to homoeopathy and complementary medicine

4. Abstracting Standards

  • Each published article includes a structured abstract with keywords to aid in indexing and discoverability.

  • Metadata is formatted to ensure maximum search engine optimization (SEO) and integration with indexing services.

5. Transparency and Updates

  • JAHS will maintain a dedicated Indexing & Abstracting page on its website with updated information about current databases.

  • Authors and readers will be notified as soon as the journal is accepted into new indexing services.

6. Compliance with International Standards

This policy is aligned with:

  • DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

  • COPE Code of Conduct

  • ICMJE Recommendations

  • Scopus and PubMed requirements for discoverability and indexing