Journal Indexing Databases Directories
Official ISSN
The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture (JCRELC) has been assigned the official International Standard Serial Number: ISSN 3108-0812.
The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature and Culture (JCRELC) is committed to increasing the visibility, credibility, and accessibility of published research. Indexing plays a vital role in enhancing global reach, making articles discoverable to scholars, educators, and students worldwide in English literature, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanities.
Primary Target: DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Our Primary Focus
JCRELC is actively working towards indexing in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), the world's leading directory of quality open access journals. DOAJ indexing is our primary focus as it significantly enhances the visibility and credibility of open access publications in literature and cultural studies.
DOAJ Application Timeline
Preparation Phase
In Progress
Submission
Q2 2025
Review Process
3-6 months
Targeted Indexing Databases
JCRELC plans to apply for inclusion in the following well-regarded academic databases and services to broaden reach and impact in literature and cultural studies.
Google Scholar
World's largest academic search engine providing broad visibility for published research in literature and cultural studies.
DOAJ
Directory of Open Access Journals - Our primary target for quality certification and global recognition in humanities research.
Crossref
DOI registration and citation linking service for scholarly content. JCRELC is a registered member.
ROAD Directory
ISSN International Centre's directory of open access scholarly resources for humanities and social sciences.
DRJI
Directory of Research Journals Indexing for enhanced discoverability of humanities research.
SJIF
Scientific Journal Impact Factor for measuring research impact in academic publishing.
Additional Targeted Services
| Service | Description | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| IJIFactor | International Journal Impact Factor evaluation | Impact Measurement |
| ORCID | Author identification and integration | Author Services |
| BASE | Bielefeld Academic Search Engine | European Visibility |
| OpenAIRE | Open Access Infrastructure for Research in Europe | European Research |
| J-Gate | Electronic journals library | Global Discovery |
| MLA International Bibliography | Modern Language Association bibliography for literature research | Literature Studies |
How Indexing Benefits Authors
Increased Visibility
- Improves discoverability of articles by scholars, students, and institutions worldwide
- Makes content available via library catalogues and academic search services
- Enhances global reach and readership across continents
Academic Impact
- Enhances citation potential and academic visibility
- Supports institutional archiving and long-term preservation
- Adds credibility for tenure and promotion considerations
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact for Indexing Inquiries
For inquiries regarding database coverage, indexing status, or to report indexing issues, please contact us.
+91-7665235235
Please include "INDEXING QUERY" in the email subject line. For article-specific inquiries, include the manuscript ID or DOI.
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