Sentam Research
and Publishing
Indexing, Impact Factors, and Research Quality
Our Position on Indexing
Sentam Journals is committed to research integrity, sustained visibility, and long-term accessibility for every article we publish. Indexing in major bibliographic databases is a core part of our publishing strategy, and we pursue it deliberately and systematically, journal by journal, as each title meets the relevant eligibility criteria.
We do not treat indexing as a single milestone but as an evolving portfolio of achievements: current discoverability through Google Scholar, active ISSN registration across our journals, near-term application to DOAJ, and a long-term trajectory toward Scopus and Web of Science. Each is governed by its own criteria and timeline, and we manage them accordingly.
ISSN Registration
Sentam registers each journal with its national ISSN center as the title reaches the publication milestones required for issuance. As with any multi-title publisher, ISSN registration status varies across our portfolio: some journals hold active ISSN registration, while others are progressing through the application process.
Current ISSN status for any individual journal is available on that journal's homepage and can be confirmed by contacting our editorial team.
Indexing Status
Google Scholar
Sentam journals are indexed in Google Scholar, one of the most widely used academic discovery platforms in the world. This ensures that:
- Articles published with Sentam are searchable and discoverable by scholars globally
- Publications can be cited and tracked across academic literature from the point of publication
- Authors receive immediate visibility for their work
DOAJ
We are preparing DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) applications for journals that meet DOAJ's eligibility requirements, including a minimum publication history, ISSN registration, a documented peer-review process, and transparent editorial policies. ISSN-registered journals are prioritized for DOAJ application, with remaining titles following as their registration and publication history are established.
Scopus and Web of Science
Scopus and Web of Science apply a longer evaluation horizon than DOAJ, typically requiring several years of sustained, consistent publication and an established citation record before a title becomes eligible for review. We are building the publication consistency, editorial documentation, and citation history these databases require, and we submit journals for evaluation as each meets the relevant thresholds.
DOAJ, Scopus, and Web of Science represent different stages of a journal's maturity. We sequence our applications accordingly rather than treating them as interchangeable near-term goals.
Digital Preservation
Sentam maintains preservation arrangements for its published content and continues to develop archival partnerships with recognized preservation services as part of our infrastructure roadmap, including LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS. Preservation is a requirement we take seriously in its own right, and it is also a prerequisite that major indexing databases assess directly when reviewing a journal for inclusion.
Impact Factors and Citation Metrics
Citation-based indicators, including the Journal Impact Factor and H-index, are calculated from citation data accumulated over multiple publication years. As our journals build their publication history, these metrics develop in the normal course of scholarly citation activity.
Authors should note that:
- The absence of a published impact factor does not reflect on peer-review rigor or editorial quality
- Impact factors measure citation frequency over time, not the quality of the review process
- Many respected journals operated for years while building the citation record required for formal metrics
Our priority is to publish research of consistently high quality, so that citation metrics, when they emerge, reflect a genuinely strong body of scholarship.
How We Ensure Research Quality
Regardless of indexing status, Sentam applies editorial and peer-review standards aligned with international best practice:
- Double-blind peer review conducted by qualified subject-matter experts
- Editorial screening for scope, originality, and methodological soundness
- Plagiarism detection and research integrity checks on every submission
- Clear, published policies on ethics, authorship, conflicts of interest, and AI-assisted content
- Transparent review timelines and documented editorial decision-making
These measures meet the standards expected by authors, institutions, and the indexing agencies whose review processes we are preparing for.
What This Means for Authors
Authors publishing with Sentam can expect:
- Immediate discoverability through Google Scholar indexing
- ISSN registration for their journal, either already in place or actively in progress
- Rigorous, double-blind peer review focused on research quality and integrity
- Editorial practices aligned with the requirements of DOAJ, Scopus, and Web of Science
- The opportunity to build a publication record with a journal actively advancing toward broader indexing recognition
Authors who publish with a journal during its growth phase often benefit from strong visibility within focused research communities as that journal's indexing footprint and reputation expand.
Our Ongoing Commitment
Sentam continues to work toward:
- Completing ISSN registration across all journal titles
- DOAJ inclusion for ISSN-registered journals, followed by our remaining titles
- Long-term inclusion in Scopus and Web of Science as publication history and citation records mature
- Strengthening citation visibility across our journal portfolio
Contact
Indexing and Editorial Inquiries: editor@sentam.org
Authors are encouraged to contact our editorial team for guidance on selecting the most appropriate journal for their work, including current ISSN and indexing status for a specific title.
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