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Submit your journal for evaluation and possible inclusion in the Global Academic Index. Each application is reviewed according to transparency, peer review policy, editorial information, publication ethics, metadata quality and journal visibility criteria. Inclusion is not guaranteed and does not represent impact factor, citation ranking, or equivalence to Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed or DOAJ.

Apply for Indexing

Thank you for your interest in the Global Academic Index (GAI).

The indexing application process has been designed to help journals, publishers, editorial offices and academic institutions improve the visibility, discoverability and structured presentation of their scholarly publications.

Global Academic Index provides independent journal evaluation, metadata indexing support, directory listing services and academic visibility solutions for journals seeking greater international exposure.

Why Apply for Indexing?

Academic publishing is increasingly dependent on visibility, accessibility and metadata quality. Researchers, institutions and libraries rely on structured information to identify relevant journals and scholarly content.

A properly indexed and well-presented journal may benefit from:

  • Improved discoverability
  • Enhanced journal visibility
  • Better presentation of publication information
  • Structured metadata records
  • Verification and transparency support
  • Publisher recognition
  • Increased accessibility for authors and readers

GAI helps journals strengthen these areas through a transparent and structured indexing process.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are welcome from:

  • Academic Journals
  • Scientific Journals
  • Scholarly Publishers
  • Research Institutions
  • University Presses
  • Academic Societies
  • Conference Proceedings Publishers
  • Independent Editorial Offices

Both established and emerging journals may apply.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications may be reviewed based on publicly available information, including:

  • Journal title and scope
  • ISSN or e-ISSN availability
  • Editorial board transparency
  • Peer review information
  • Publication ethics policies
  • Website quality and accessibility
  • Archive availability
  • Metadata quality
  • Publisher information
  • Contact transparency

The objective of evaluation is to assess discoverability, transparency and information availability.

Metadata Requirements

For advanced indexing and article-level services, journals may be requested to provide metadata sources such as:

  • DOI Records
  • Crossref Metadata
  • RSS Feeds
  • XML Metadata
  • OAI-PMH Repositories
  • CSV Metadata Exports
  • Structured Article Databases

These sources assist in the creation of structured article-level records.

Application Process

The indexing application process consists of the following steps:

Step 1

Complete the online application form.

Step 2

Select the most appropriate indexing package.

Step 3

Submit the application.

Step 4

Complete the corresponding service payment.

Step 5

Application review and evaluation.

Step 6

Notification of review outcome.

Step 7

Directory listing, indexing support or verification services where applicable.

Estimated Review Time

Typical review periods may vary according to package type and submission volume.

  • Basic Journal Evaluation: 3–7 Business Days
  • Standard Index Listing: 5–10 Business Days
  • Professional Article-Level Indexing: 7–14 Business Days
  • Publisher Package: 10–21 Business Days

Complex publisher applications may require additional review time.

Important Notice

Global Academic Index is an independent academic indexing and visibility platform.

Inclusion within GAI does not represent:

  • Impact Factor
  • Citation Ranking
  • Academic Accreditation
  • Government Recognition
  • Equivalence to Scopus
  • Equivalence to Web of Science
  • Equivalence to PubMed
  • Equivalence to DOAJ

The platform focuses on transparency, discoverability, metadata quality and structured academic presentation.

Need Assistance?

If you are unsure which package is appropriate for your journal or publisher profile, our team will be pleased to assist you.

Email: info@gaiindex.com

Website: https://gaiindex.com

We look forward to reviewing your application and supporting the visibility of your scholarly publications.