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Increase Your Journal's
Visibility & Credibility

CiteFactor helps publishers increase the visibility, credibility, and discoverability of journals and research articles through structured indexing and assignment of Entity Object Identifiers (EOI). Free to use.

๐Ÿ“‹ Submit Journal for Indexing ๐Ÿ“„ Submit Article & Get EOI

How it works

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Submit
Submit your journal or article via our online form.
2
Evaluate
Our team reviews against quality and editorial criteria.
3
Index
Approved journals receive a unique CiteFactor record.
4
Discover
Researchers worldwide find and cite your work.
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Indexing Guidelines for Publishers

Requirements your submission must meet before evaluation begins.

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Each journal must have a single, dedicated journal homepage URL.

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Each article must be accessible via one stable, permanent PDF URL.

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Once indexed, each journal receives a unique directory record in CiteFactor.

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Directory links must point to the journal homepage, not a collection or portal.

Evaluation Framework

Journal Selection & Evaluation Criteria

Journals are assessed across four quality dimensions. Meeting these standards improves your indexing outcome and trust score.

๐Ÿ“Š Quality of Publication

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Citation counts and referencing behaviour
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Journal discipline and research relevance
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Presence in indexing services and scholarly directories
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Consistency and regularity of publication
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Originality of articles (plagiarism reduces score)

๐Ÿ“ Manuscript Quality

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Correct page numbering, spelling, and grammar
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Proper citation of tables, figures, and references
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Consistent formatting, headings, and typography
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Accurate bibliographic and reference styling
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Clear article structure and logical flow

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Presentational Quality

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Journal website usability and accessibility
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Availability of back issues and archives
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International visibility and editorial representation
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Clear journal identity (ISSN, frequency, volume, issue)
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Adherence to author instructions and submission standards

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Editorial Quality

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Clearly defined editorial and peer-review policies
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Transparent editorial board and governance structure
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Publisher contact and correspondence details
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Preferred language of publication: English
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Stable online presence and regular maintenance
๐Ÿ”— Persistent Identifier

Entity Object Identifier
(EOI)

The Entity Object Identifier (EOI) is a persistent identifier assigned by CiteFactor to uniquely identify and verify research articles. EOIs enable structured indexing, citation tracking, and long-term reference stability โ€” especially for publications without an existing DOI.

โœ” Persistent โœ” Structured Indexing โœ” Citation Tracking โœ” No DOI Required โœ” Free to Obtain
๐Ÿ“„ Submit Article & Generate EOI
Sample EOI
EOI:10.2345/
CF2024.12345
Unique ยท Persistent ยท Verified

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Submit your journal for evaluation or get an EOI for your article โ€” both free of charge.

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Indexing and evaluation decisions are based on publicly available information, publisher submissions, and internal assessment criteria. CiteFactor does not guarantee institutional recognition or citation outcomes.