Scopus indexed journals and their Flow of Publication process

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Risdianto, F. (2024, August 10). Scopus indexed journals and their fowl o publication process. Zenodo. https://zenodo.org/records/13290026


### What Are Scopus-Indexed Journals?

**Scopus** is one of the largest and most respected abstract and citation databases for academic research. Journals indexed in Scopus are considered to have high standards of quality and impact. These journals go through a rigorous evaluation process before they are included in the Scopus database. The evaluation criteria typically include factors like:

- **Peer Review Process**: The journal must have a robust peer-review system to ensure the quality and integrity of the published research.
- **Editorial Quality**: The editorial board should be composed of experts in the field, and the journal should have clear editorial policies and guidelines.
- **Citation Impact**: The journal's articles should be frequently cited by other research, indicating that the work published is influential and widely recognized.
- **Publication Ethics**: The journal must adhere to ethical publishing standards, including issues related to plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and research misconduct.
- **Regular Publication**: The journal must publish issues on a regular schedule, usually at least annually, and demonstrate consistency in its output.

### Why Is the Publication Process Difficult and Long?

The publication process in Scopus-indexed journals is often considered difficult and lengthy due to several factors:

1. **Rigorous Peer Review**:
- Submissions to Scopus-indexed journals typically undergo a double-blind peer review process, where multiple experts in the field critically evaluate the manuscript. This process ensures the work meets the journal's high standards but can be time-consuming as reviewers may request multiple rounds of revisions.

2. **High Standards of Quality**:
- To maintain their reputation, Scopus-indexed journals have strict criteria for acceptance. Manuscripts must be original, methodologically sound, and contribute significantly to the field. Meeting these standards often requires substantial revisions and improvements, adding to the length of the process.

3. **Editorial Review and Revisions**:
- After passing peer review, manuscripts are subjected to further scrutiny by the editorial board. The editors may request additional revisions to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with the journal's scope and focus. This phase can also take time, especially if the required changes are substantial.

4. **Competition for Publication**:
- Scopus-indexed journals often receive a large number of submissions, leading to intense competition for publication. The acceptance rate is usually low, meaning many papers are rejected, and even those that are accepted may face delays due to the high volume of submissions.

5. **Formatting and Compliance**:
- Journals have specific formatting and submission guidelines that authors must follow. Ensuring compliance with these guidelines can be tedious, especially if the manuscript requires extensive formatting changes.

6. **Administrative Processing**:
- The administrative aspects, such as plagiarism checks, obtaining copyrights, and managing author agreements, also contribute to the overall time required for publication.

7. **Publication Queues**:
- Even after a paper is accepted, it may not be published immediately. Journals often have publication backlogs, leading to further delays.

Overall, the lengthy and difficult publication process ensures that only high-quality research is published, maintaining the credibility and impact of the journals indexed in Scopus. This rigorous process, though challenging for authors, helps uphold the integrity and advancement of academic research.

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