Indexing & Archiving

Introduction

The International Journal of Clinical Virology (IJCV) recognizes that discoverability, accessibility, and long-term preservation are vital to sustaining the scholarly value of published research. To ensure that every article remains permanently available, citable, and retrievable, IJCV is indexed in multiple international repositories and follows standardized archiving practices recommended by industry authorities such as DOAJ, Crossref, and Portico.

Indexing Services and Databases

IJCV is indexed, listed, or catalogued in several scholarly and academic databases to maximize global visibility and citation reach. The following repositories and directories include the journal’s metadata, articles, or citations:

All metadata are structured according to OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting), enabling integration with digital libraries and scholarly platforms.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Registration

Each article published in IJCV receives a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref. This DOI ensures permanent, persistent access to the publication and enables citation tracking, cross-linking, and reference linking across other scholarly databases.

• DOIs are automatically activated at the time of online publication.
• All references cited within IJCV articles are linked through Crossref metadata, improving discoverability and citation accuracy.
• Authors can include DOIs in CVs, ORCID profiles, and institutional repositories for enhanced visibility.

“Every article in IJCV carries a globally recognized DOI – your research is permanently identifiable, accessible, and citable.”

Digital Preservation and Archiving

IJCV employs multiple archiving mechanisms to guarantee long-term preservation of published material. The journal’s digital preservation policy ensures that content remains accessible even in the event of system failures or discontinuation.

• Portico: Primary digital preservation service ensuring long-term archival stability of all IJCV content.
• LOCKSS & CLOCKSS: Compatibility with the LOCKSS system to create distributed backup copies across partner libraries worldwide.
• Institutional Repositories: Authors are permitted and encouraged to deposit final published PDFs in their institutional or funder repositories.
• Self-Archiving Rights: Authors retain rights to archive preprints, postprints, and publisher versions in compliance with SHERPA/ROMEO policies.

OAI-PMH Compliance

The journal’s Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform fully supports the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH). This allows third-party aggregators, libraries, and indexing agencies to harvest metadata directly from the journal’s repository.

OAI Base URL: https://www.clinvirologyjournal.com/index.php/ijcv/oai

This protocol enhances discoverability across digital library networks and ensures the interoperability of IJCV’s metadata with databases such as PubMed Central and institutional archives.

Archiving Workflow

The editorial team follows a well-structured process to maintain data integrity throughout the publication and archiving stages:

1. Upon acceptance, manuscripts are converted into multiple archival formats (PDF, XML, HTML).
2. Final versions are uploaded to the OJS system and registered with Crossref for DOI activation.
3. Metadata are exported in XML (Dublin Core format) for repository submission.
4. Copies are deposited in Portico and LOCKSS networks for redundancy.

Repository and Library Integration

IJCV actively encourages library participation and metadata sharing. Academic and institutional libraries can integrate IJCV content into their discovery systems using MARC21 and Dublin Core metadata structures.

Libraries and repositories interested in integrating IJCV content may use OAI-PMH or Crossref APIs to retrieve metadata. Regular updates are provided to ensure that library catalogues remain synchronized with the latest journal issues.

Indexing Benefits for Authors

• Enhanced Discoverability: Indexed articles gain higher visibility, increasing potential citations.
• Stable Citations: DOIs provide consistent and verifiable citation links.
• Institutional Credibility: Indexed publications strengthen academic evaluations and funding applications.
• Archival Assurance: Long-term preservation through Portico and LOCKSS ensures perpetual access to published work.
• SEO Optimization: Metadata tagged using Schema.org improves search engine rankings for authors and their institutions.

Metadata Standards and Interoperability

IJCV ensures that every published article includes rich metadata following international standards:

Archiving Policy Transparency

IJCV’s archiving practices are transparent, verifiable, and periodically audited. Back issues are available through the journal’s online archive interface. Each volume and issue are accessible directly through DOI-linked URLs to ensure citation persistence.

Readers can browse the complete archive here:
https://www.clinvirologyjournal.com/archives

Commitment to Long-Term Accessibility

The journal recognizes its ethical responsibility to preserve scientific knowledge indefinitely. IJCV continually reviews its digital preservation infrastructure and participates in new initiatives to strengthen the reliability of scholarly communication.

The combination of DOIs, Crossref metadata, OAI-PMH, and Portico archiving provides a robust multi-layered preservation strategy that ensures each article remains accessible to future generations.

Contact for Indexing and Repository Queries

Editorial Office – International Journal of Clinical Virology (IJCV)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.clinvirologyjournal.com/