Independent journal readiness review

Fix indexing-readiness gaps before you apply.

Get an evidence-backed review of your journal’s public policies, article access, metadata and readiness for DOAJ, Scopus and Web of Science.

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Direct evidence links
Clear publisher actions
Every finding tied to evidence

Readiness coverageDOAJScopusWeb of Science

Services & scope

One review. A short list of actions that matter.

Indexing requirements are spread across multiple sources and mix objective checks with professional judgment. We organize the available evidence, confirm what is already in place and show what still needs attention.

Repeated findings across different frameworks are consolidated so the publisher fixes the underlying issue once.

Public evidence

Journal pages, article access, policies and bibliographic records are checked with direct links retained.

Focused interpretation

The Review Team addresses only the limited contextual points that cannot be decided safely from structured data.

Framework roadmaps

DOAJ, Scopus and Web of Science results are separated clearly while shared publisher actions are consolidated.

Publisher workload

Fix the underlying issue once.

When the same gap affects more than one framework, it appears as one consolidated action. Items already supported by evidence require no publisher response.

How it works

From journal URL to prioritized actions.

01
Submit the journal
Provide the journal URL and ISSN. All three readiness frameworks are included.
02
Evidence review
The system checks available public evidence. The Review Team resolves only the contextual points.
03
Receive two files
Use the report to understand the position and the workbook to complete the required actions.

Sample deliverables

A clear report for decisions. A practical workbook for action.

Live workbooks link each criterion to retained journal evidence and the official framework source. The public sample uses fictional journal data so you can inspect the complete structure safely.

Readiness reportSix-page PDF sample Action workbookEight-sheet Excel sample

Methodology

Evidence first. Missing data handled carefully.

Verified facts, diagnostic indicators and professional interpretation remain separate. Missing third-party metadata is not treated as a journal failure without supporting evidence. Confidential peer-review records are not requested as a standard requirement.

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01Public-source review

Evidence is tied to the review date and retained with direct links.

02No predictive score

Counts describe available evidence; they do not claim an acceptance probability.

03Independent service

Only the named indexing organization can make an official decision.

Simple pricing

One complete review. One clear price.

Every review covers DOAJ, Scopus and Web of Science. There are no reduced tiers that leave out essential evidence or actions.

Founding offer

Journal Indexing Readiness Review

$245USD per journalStandard price $395

Evidence-linked readiness review
DOAJ, Scopus and Web of Science roadmaps
Concise PDF report
Publisher action workbook
Direct verification links
One focused re-check within 90 days

Founding price applies to the first 15 journals or the first 90 days after public launch, whichever comes first.

Request the founding rate

No payment is taken when you submit a request. The five-business-day review period starts after the scope, required information and payment are confirmed.

Common questions

Important answers before you begin.

Do you guarantee indexing?

No. The review identifies evidence-supported strengths and gaps. Only the relevant indexing organization can make an indexing decision.

Does every journal need a DOI?

No. DOI use is assessed in context and is not treated as a universal requirement. If a journal uses DOI, the review checks whether the identifiers and links work reliably.

Do you request confidential peer-review files?

Not as a standard requirement. The service reviews public policies and visible journal practice. Private material is requested only when a separate, justified scope is agreed.

What will the publisher receive?

A concise PDF readiness report and an Excel action workbook. The workbook identifies the evidence, the current result and the actions that actually require a publisher response.

What happens after corrections are made?

One focused re-check is included within 90 days. It covers the items the publisher corrected and provides a closure update.

How much does the review cost?

The standard price is USD 395 per journal. The founding offer is USD 245, with lower per-journal founding rates for publisher portfolios. The offer is limited to the first 15 journals or the first 90 days after public launch, whichever comes first.

How long does the review take?

The review is delivered within five business days after the scope, required information and payment are confirmed.

Start with the evidence

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Tell us which journal you want reviewed. Submitting the form does not imply payment or an indexing outcome.

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