Indexing & Archiving
Insights in Biology and Medicine is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and maximum discoverability of published research. Our comprehensive indexing and archiving strategy guarantees that all articles remain permanently accessible to the global research community through multiple trusted platforms and preservation systems.
Abstracting and Indexing Services
The journal is indexed in leading international databases and indexing services, ensuring high visibility and easy discovery of published content. Our indexing coverage includes:
Major Biomedical Databases
PubMed Central (PMC) Full Text
Status: Only NIH-Funded article are indexed since 2017
Coverage: All articles from Volume 3, Issue 1 (2017) onward
Benefits: Direct linking from PubMed searches, inclusion in NIHMS system, compliance with funder mandates.
Additional Indexing Services
| Service | Type | Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Scholar | Full Text | Complete | Active |
| CrossRef | DOI Registration | All articles | Active |
| DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) | Open Access Directory | Applied | In-progress |
| Web of Science (Emerging Sources) | Citation Index | Applied | In-progress |
| EBSCOhost | Database | Applied | In-progress |
| ProQuest | Database | Applied | In-progress |
| CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) | Regional Database | From 2019 | Active |
| J-Gate | Database | Applied | In-progress |
Specialized Indexing
The journal is also included in several specialized indexes relevant to our scope:
- BIOSIS Previews - Coverage of biological and biomedical literature
- Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) - Chemical and biochemical content
- EMCare - Nursing and allied health literature
- GALE - Academic database networks
- Index Copernicus - International scientific indexing
- ScienceOpen - Discovery and evaluation platform
Digital Archiving and Preservation
To ensure the permanent availability of published content, Insights in Biology and Medicine participates in multiple digital preservation programs:
Portico
Type: Centralized digital preservation service
Participation: Member since 2019
Preservation Strategy: Secure, centralized archive with format migration planning
Trigger Events: Access provided to participating libraries if content becomes unavailable
Institutional Repository Partnerships
The journal maintains partnerships with key institutional repositories to ensure redundant preservation:
- PubMed Central (PMC) - Full-text preservation as part of NIH manuscript system
- Zenodo - CERN-based open repository for supplementary materials
- Institutional members - Selected university libraries maintaining local copies
Journal Metrics and Impact
The journal's performance is tracked through multiple metric systems, providing transparency about our reach and influence:
Alternative Metrics
Beyond traditional citation metrics, the journal tracks alternative impact measures:
- Altmetric Attention Score: Tracking social media mentions, news coverage, and policy references
- Usage Statistics: Detailed download and view metrics for each article
- Geographic Reach: Readership distribution across 150+ countries
- Institutional Access: Usage patterns across academic and research institutions
DOI Assignment and Cross-Platform Linking
All articles published in Insights in Biology and Medicine receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent linkability:
DOI Registration
- Prefix: 10.12345/ibm
- Registration Agency: CrossRef
- Assignment: Upon acceptance, before publication
- Persistence: Permanent resolution to article landing page
Cross-Platform Integration
The journal's DOI system enables seamless integration with:
- Reference Linking: Automatic resolution of cited references
- Funded Access: Integration with funder systems like Europe PMC
- ORCID Integration: Author identification and claim tracking
- Dataset Linking: Connection to related research data
Metadata Standards and Interoperability
The journal employs comprehensive metadata standards to ensure optimal discovery and machine-readability:
Core Metadata Elements
- Dublin Core: Basic bibliographic metadata
- PRISM: Publishing requirements for industry standard metadata
- JATS: Journal Article Tag Suite for XML markup
- Schema.org: Structured data for search engine optimization
Technical Implementation
<meta name="citation_author" content="Author Name">
<meta name="citation_publication_date" content="2023/10/15">
<meta name="citation_journal_title" content="Insights in Biology and Medicine">
<meta name="citation_issn" content="1234-5678">
<meta name="citation_doi" content="10.12345/ibm.2023.123">
<meta name="citation_pdf_url" content="https://www.biologymedjournal.com/article/123/pdf">
Discovery Benefits for Authors
Our comprehensive indexing and archiving strategy provides significant benefits to authors:
- Maximum Visibility: Content discoverable through multiple search platforms and databases
- Citation Advantage: Increased likelihood of citation through broad indexing
- Compliance Assurance: Meets funder requirements for open access and preservation
- Long-term Access: Guaranteed permanent availability of published work
- International Reach: Global distribution through international database networks
- Career Impact: Enhanced research profile through inclusion in major indexes
Library and Institutional Access
The journal supports multiple access models for libraries and institutions:
Subscription-Free Access
As a fully open access journal, all content is immediately available without subscription barriers. Libraries can:
- Link directly to journal content through their discovery systems
- Include journal metadata in library catalogs
- Participate in preservation programs like LOCKSS
- Receive usage statistics through standardized reports
Institutional Membership Program
Institutions can join our membership program to support sustainable open access publishing:
- APC Discounts: Reduced article processing charges for affiliated researchers
- Usage Reporting: Consolidated usage statistics for institutional assessment
- Preservation Participation: Opportunity to host LOCKSS preservation nodes
- Editorial Involvement: Nomination rights for editorial board positions
Future Indexing Goals
The journal is actively pursuing inclusion in additional prestigious indexes:
Web of Science Core Collection
Status: Under evaluation
Timeline: Decision expected Q2 2024
Requirements: Meeting citation impact, editorial standards, and international diversity criteria
MEDLINE
Status: Application submitted
Timeline: Review in progress
Requirements: Demonstrating scientific quality, scope relevance, and editorial rigor
Scimago Journal Rank
Status: Automatic inclusion based on Scopus coverage
Timeline: Annual ranking updates
Current Rank: Q2 in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Technical Standards Compliance
The journal adheres to international technical standards to ensure interoperability and preservation readiness:
Content Standards
- JATS XML: Full-text markup following NISO JATS standards
- PDF/A: Archival-quality PDF format for long-term preservation
- HTML5: Modern web standards for optimal online reading
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for inclusive access
Protocol Support
- OAI-PMH: Metadata harvesting protocol for repository integration
- RSS/Atom: Content syndication feeds
- API Access: Programmatic access to content and metadata
- COUNTER Compliance: Standardized usage statistics reporting
Author Responsibilities and Rights
Authors publishing with Insights in Biology and Medicine benefit from clear rights and responsibilities regarding indexing and archiving:
Author Rights
- Retain copyright of published work
- Permission to self-archive accepted manuscript in institutional repositories
- Right to deposit in subject repositories following embargo periods
- Ability to share published version for scholarly purposes
Repository Deposits
Authors may deposit their work in the following repositories:
- Immediately: Preprint servers (with disclosure at submission)
- Upon acceptance: Institutional repositories
- Upon publication: Subject repositories (e.g., arXiv, bioRxiv)
- No embargo: Funder repositories (e.g., PubMed Central, Europe PMC)
Verification and Quality Assurance
The journal maintains rigorous processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our indexing and archiving:
Regular Audits
- Quarterly verification of indexing coverage
- Annual preservation system integrity checks
- Biannual metadata quality assessments
- Continuous monitoring of link resolution and DOI functionality
Quality Metrics
- Metadata Accuracy: 99.8% error-free metadata delivery
- DOI Resolution: 100% successful link resolution
- Archive Integrity: Regular checksum verification across preservation systems
- Indexing Completeness: Full coverage verification with partner indexes
For Libraries and Institutions: Technical questions about integration, metadata harvesting, or preservation participation can be directed to our technical team at [email protected].
For Authors: Questions about repository deposits, indexing status, or archiving can be addressed to the editorial office at [email protected].