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Journal of Creative Research in
English Literature and Culture
ISSN No.: 3108-0812

Abstracting and Indexing Services

About JCRELC - Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture

JCRELC is committed to ensuring maximum visibility and discoverability of published research. Our journal is indexed and abstracted in leading international databases, making your research accessible to scholars, researchers, and institutions worldwide.

The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture (JCRELC) maintains active relationships with major abstracting and indexing services to ensure that published articles reach the widest possible academic audience. This page provides comprehensive information about our current and prospective indexing status.

Current Abstracting and Indexing Services

JCRELC is currently indexed and abstracted in the following services:

CrossRef
Active

JCRELC is a proud member of CrossRef, the official DOI registration agency for scholarly publications. Each article published in JCRELC receives a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for permanent and reliable linking.

DOI Prefix: 10.25125
Google Scholar
Active

All JCRELC articles are indexed in Google Scholar, the world's largest academic search engine. This ensures maximum visibility and discoverability of research published in the journal.

Full-text indexing
WorldCat
Active

JCRELC is cataloged in WorldCat, the world's largest library catalog. This facilitates discovery of the journal by academic libraries and researchers worldwide.

OCLC Number: [Your OCLC]
Academic Databases
Active

JCRELC is listed in various academic databases and research portals that serve the humanities and social sciences community.

Multidisciplinary coverage

Indexing in Progress

JCRELC is actively pursuing inclusion in the following prestigious abstracting and indexing services. We are currently in the application or evaluation phase:

Scopus

Application submitted. Under evaluation by Elsevier's Scopus team.

Under Review
Web of Science

Preparation for ESCI (Emerging Sources Citation Index) submission.

In Preparation
DOAJ

Application in progress for Directory of Open Access Journals listing.

In Progress

Benefits of Abstracting and Indexing

For Authors
  • Increased Visibility: Research reaches a wider global audience
  • Higher Citations: Indexed articles receive more citations
  • Academic Recognition: Indexing adds credibility to your work
  • Career Advancement: Publication in indexed journals supports academic promotion
  • Discoverability: Easy discovery through major search platforms
  • Permanent Access: Long-term preservation of research
For Readers
  • Easy Discovery: Find relevant research quickly
  • Quality Assurance: Indexing indicates quality standards
  • Comprehensive Search: Access research across disciplines
  • Citation Tracking: Monitor impact of research
  • Library Access: Institutional libraries can provide access
  • Research Efficiency: Streamlined literature review process

How Indexing and Abstracting Works

1
Publication

Articles are published in JCRELC with full metadata, including title, abstract, keywords, author information, and DOI.

2
Metadata Submission

Article metadata is submitted to CrossRef and other indexing services through automated workflows.

3
Database Processing

Indexing services process the metadata, extract abstract and keywords, and make the content searchable.

4
Global Discovery

Researchers worldwide can discover, read, and cite articles through their preferred academic search platforms.

Digital Preservation and Archiving

LOCKSS/CLOCKSS

JCRELC participates in digital preservation initiatives to ensure long-term access to published content.

  • Perpetual access to published articles
  • Distributed preservation network
  • Protected against technological obsolescence
Institutional Archiving

Articles are archived in institutional repositories and national libraries.

  • National library archiving
  • University repository deposits
  • Open access repository preservation

Submission Guidelines for Abstracting Services

To ensure successful inclusion in abstracting and indexing services, authors should follow these guidelines when preparing manuscripts:

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Structured Abstract: Include clear sections (Background, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
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Comprehensive Keywords: Use relevant and specific keywords for discoverability
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Full Author Information: Complete affiliation, ORCID, and contact details
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Proper Citations: Follow journal citation style consistently
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Ethical Compliance: Ensure all ethical guidelines are followed
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Data Availability: Include data availability statement where applicable

Benefits of Open Access for Indexing

Increased Visibility

Open access articles are freely available to all readers

Higher Impact

Open access articles receive more citations

Global Reach

Accessible to researchers in developing countries

Indexing Friendly

Open access journals are preferred by indexers

Frequently Asked Questions

Indexing ensures your research is discoverable by a global audience, increases citation potential, and adds credibility to your work. Indexed articles are more likely to be read, cited, and contribute to academic discourse.

The time varies by service. CrossRef and Google Scholar typically index within a few days to weeks after publication. Scopus and Web of Science may take several weeks to months for evaluation and inclusion.

Yes, the journal submits article metadata to multiple indexing services automatically. Authors do not need to submit individually to each service.

If an article is not indexed, the editorial office can investigate and resubmit metadata. However, inclusion ultimately depends on the indexing service's criteria and evaluation process.

Yes, open access journals are often preferred by indexing services because content is freely available to a wider audience. This can lead to faster indexing and higher visibility.

Publish With Us and Get Indexed

Submit your research to JCRELC and benefit from our comprehensive indexing and abstracting services.

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Indexing Status

CrossRef ✓ Active
Google Scholar ✓ Active
WorldCat ✓ Active
Scopus ⏳ In Progress
Web of Science ⏳ In Progress
DOAJ ⏳ In Progress

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ISSN 3108-0812
CrossRef DOI Prefix 10.25125
Indexed Since 2025