When journals are properly indexed, articles are easier to find, read, and cite. That’s not just good for authors’ citation counts – it also strengthens the reliability and visibility of new knowledge. At the same time, indexation works as a marker of quality for journals. Once a journal is indexed, more people will discover it, trust it, and use it.
For Diamond Open Access (DOA) journals, this step is absolutely vital. Indexation helps authors find you, helps readers cite you, and supports the growth of your journal as a visible, trusted part of the open science ecosystem. Yet many DOA journals struggle with getting indexed: criteria can be unclear, the process can feel convoluted, and the requirements are not always transparent.
At Openjournals, we don’t just support the DOA community on the technical side. We also care deeply about helping DOA journals professionalize, grow, and establish themselves as strong pillars in the open science community. Indexation is a crucial part of that mission.
