Indexing & Abstracting
Maximizing discoverability of your zoological research through comprehensive indexing partnerships.
Global Visibility
The Journal of Zoological Research maintains indexing relationships with major academic databases ensuring your published work reaches researchers worldwide. Our commitment to open access enhances discoverability, as articles are freely crawlable by search engines and harvestable by aggregators serving the scientific community.
Published articles receive Digital Object Identifiers providing permanent, citable links that remain stable regardless of URL changes. DOIs enable reliable citation tracking and integration with bibliographic management systems used by researchers globally.
Current Indexing Coverage
General Academic Databases
Google Scholar indexes all published content, ensuring articles appear in academic searches. CrossRef registration enables DOI resolution and metadata harvesting by bibliographic services worldwide.
Open Access Directories
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) listing verifies our open-access credentials, signaling quality to researchers and institutions evaluating publication venues.
Specialized Databases
We actively pursue inclusion in zoology-specific databases and biodiversity informatics platforms to maximize exposure within relevant research communities.
Expanding Coverage
We continuously work to expand our indexing coverage, pursuing inclusion in additional databases relevant to zoological research. Our growing publication record and rigorous peer-review standards support successful applications to selective indexing services that evaluate journal quality before inclusion.
Author Benefits
Comprehensive indexing directly benefits authors through increased visibility, citation potential, and career advancement opportunities. Discoverable research reaches more readers, generates more citations, and demonstrates impact to funding agencies and promotion committees. Our indexing strategy prioritizes databases most relevant to the zoological community while maintaining broad academic visibility.
Bibliometric Tracking
Authors can track their publication impact through various metrics services. Citation counts from Google Scholar and other sources indicate how published work influences subsequent research. Article-level metrics including downloads and page views demonstrate reach beyond traditional citations, capturing engagement from practitioners and educators who apply findings rather than publish formal responses.
Archival Preservation
Beyond immediate indexing, we ensure long-term preservation through digital archival partnerships. LOCKSS and CLOCKSS networks maintain redundant copies guaranteeing permanent accessibility regardless of future technological changes, protecting your research legacy indefinitely.
Metadata Optimization
Published articles receive carefully optimized metadata enhancing discoverability through search engines and academic databases. Structured abstracts, comprehensive keyword lists, and standardized author identifiers like ORCID improve article matching with relevant search queries. Proper taxonomic nomenclature and species name indexing connect zoological research with biodiversity databases serving conservation applications.
Our publication workflow ensures metadata accuracy and completeness before articles become publicly available. Authors review final proofs including metadata verification, with opportunities to correct errors before permanent publication. Accurate metadata supports proper attribution, citation tracking, and integration with research information systems used by institutions evaluating faculty productivity.
Social Media and Altmetrics
Beyond traditional indexing, published articles benefit from social media sharing and altmetric tracking. These engagement measures capture attention from broader audiences including conservation practitioners, science journalists, and educators who may not publish formal citations but amplify research impact through news coverage, policy discussions, and classroom instruction.
Authors are encouraged to share their publications through professional networks, conference presentations, and social media platforms appropriate for scientific communication. Active promotion complements our indexing efforts, maximizing the reach and impact of published zoological discoveries across diverse stakeholder communities.
Questions About Indexing?
Contact our editorial office for current information about indexing status, pending applications, or assistance understanding how published work appears in specific databases relevant to your research community and specialty domain within zoological science, taxonomy, ecology, biodiversity, and wildlife conservation research areas and specialty research topics.