Indexing & Archiving
Global Visibility Through Indexing
The Journal of Clinical Intensive Care and Medicine (JCICM) is committed to ensuring that published research reaches the widest possible audience. To achieve this, all articles are indexed, abstracted, and archived in multiple scholarly databases and repositories, providing researchers, clinicians, and policymakers with free, permanent access.
Major Indexing Databases
JCICM is in the process of inclusion and recognition in prestigious indexing services. Indexed or under review databases include:
| Indexing Service | Coverage | Access Type |
|---|---|---|
| Google Scholar | Citations and abstracts for all published articles | Open Access |
| CrossRef | DOI assignment and persistent linking for every article | Metadata indexing |
| Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) | Open access journal and article-level indexing | Full-text freely available |
| COPE and ICMJE compliant repositories | Ethical and standardized publication practices | Policy compliance |
| ResearchGate, Academia.edu | Secondary distribution and researcher visibility | Open Access |
The journal is also in the process of application to PubMed Central, Scopus, and Web of Science, aiming to expand global discoverability.
Archiving and Digital Preservation
To ensure long-term preservation and access, JCICM utilizes state-of-the-art archiving solutions. All articles are preserved through:
- LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Ensures preservation across multiple libraries.
- CLOCKSS: Provides a global dark archive to guarantee perpetual access.
- Portico: Digital preservation service safeguarding electronic scholarly content.
- Institutional Repositories: Articles are deposited in university and medical library systems globally.
Benefits of Indexing and Archiving
- Increased visibility and citation potential for authors.
- Assurance of long-term accessibility of published content.
- Compliance with funder mandates and open access requirements.
- Global accessibility for clinicians, policymakers, and educators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is every article assigned a DOI? Yes, all articles receive a unique DOI via CrossRef.
Can articles be self-archived? Yes, under our Repository Policy, authors may deposit their work in institutional repositories.
Does archiving guarantee access even if the journal ceases publication? Yes, CLOCKSS and Portico ensure perpetual availability.