Indexing deadlines for scientific articles in Scopus and WoS

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Category: Blog
Date: 03.08.2021

Publishing in a scientific journal is characterized by continuous information processing, which entails a significant investment of time to ensure high-quality presentation. After careful editing, the scientific article moves on to the next stage: approval, peer review, publication, and official indexation. This process can take up to a year without causing significant disappointment to the author; this format is considered the norm.

Rapid publication of a scientific article – at least several months

Scopus/WoS journals have extremely high standards. The compiled work undergoes rigorous review throughout all stages of its development – the databases look exclusively for quality, a clear structure, and a high level of professionalism. Based on the chosen topic, let's highlight a few specifics: the humanities, from the moment of receiving a review to the publication of the study, take three months, while technical and natural science disciplines take 60 days. Don't rely solely on these figures: scientific publications and various dissertation articles undergo individual indexing processes.

What influences the speed of publication of an article in WoS/Scopus?

Despite the continuous work of scientific publications and the timeframes for reviewing material, there are factors that either expedite future publication or, conversely, cause time inconvenience.

  1. Publication of articles in scientific journals depends on the frequency of their publication. With 14 papers published per week, thousands of submissions wait more than a month to reach the end of the queue.
  2. A Scopus article on a humanities topic will take longer to publish than one in other disciplines due to its broader scope and demand. Therefore, the second factor is the topic of the research articles. When choosing a research format, consider future costs, potential difficulties, and controversial issues.
  3. The main part of the indexing terms is the nature and strategy of the publications: their rating, approach to verification, selection of material, functionality, and cyclical nature of work.

The speed of WoS and Scopus publication also depends on the submission date. You can find yourself in a slow month when the number of papers decreases due to upcoming holidays, time of year, annual leave, quarantine, or vacations. Conversely, you might find yourself in a season when everyone has just finished structuring the information and intends to submit the paper for publication to the journal (spring months, early summer).

How to order a scientific article with fast publication and indexing?

The Academy of Articles understands the intricacies of research publishing. Contact publishing professionals for help, speeding up the processing of your research materials. Web of Science articles and Scopus articles are a reality, and the Academy of Articles is your dedicated advisor and the result you desire.

 
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