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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.

📋 Submit Journal for Indexing 📄 Submit Article & Get EOI

How it works

1
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.

📊 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)

📝 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

🖥️ 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

👥 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
🔗 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 — especially for publications without an existing DOI.

✔ Persistent ✔ Structured Indexing ✔ Citation Tracking ✔ No DOI Required ✔ Free to Obtain
📄 Submit Article & Generate EOI
Sample EOI
EOI:10.2345/
CF2024.12345
Unique · Persistent · Verified

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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.