Indexing & Archiving
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) is committed to ensuring that all published research is discoverable, citable, and permanently accessible. Our indexing and archiving practices follow international standards, supporting the visibility, credibility, and long-term preservation of scholarly content.
Indexing Services
Articles published in IJCEO are indexed in leading scholarly databases and directories to enhance discoverability:
| Database / Directory | Coverage | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Google Scholar | All published articles | View |
| Index Copernicus | Scientific quality evaluation and indexing | View |
| CrossRef | DOI assignment and metadata linking | View |
| ResearchGate | Article visibility within academic networks | View |
| DOAJ (under evaluation) | Directory of Open Access Journals | View |
Archiving Policy
IJCEO prioritizes the long-term preservation of scholarly content. All published articles are deposited with recognized digital archiving partners and institutional repositories to ensure their accessibility even in the event of journal or publisher discontinuity.
Current Archiving Services
- Portico: Long-term digital preservation of scholarly literature.
- LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Decentralized preservation ensuring multiple secure copies worldwide.
- Institutional Repositories: Authors are encouraged to deposit published versions in their institutional or subject repositories.
Self-Archiving Policy
IJCEO supports author rights and allows self-archiving of accepted and published articles:
- Authors may deposit preprints on preprint servers such as arXiv, bioRxiv, or medRxiv.
- Authors may deposit the accepted manuscript (post-peer review) in institutional repositories after acceptance.
- The publisher’s PDF (final published version) may be deposited in repositories with proper attribution and DOI citation.
Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)
Every article published in IJCEO is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via CrossRef. This ensures persistent citation and interoperability with other scholarly platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which indexing services are currently active?
Currently, IJCEO content is visible in Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, and CrossRef. Applications to additional databases are ongoing.
How is long-term access guaranteed?
Long-term access is secured through Portico and LOCKSS, which store multiple redundant copies across independent repositories worldwide.
Can authors deposit their articles in repositories?
Yes. Authors retain the right to deposit both accepted manuscripts and final published versions in repositories, ensuring maximum dissemination.