Indexing and Abstracting

Indexing Policy

The Journal of Law and Cultural Studies (JLCS) is committed to increasing the visibility, accessibility, and global dissemination of published research through inclusion in reputable academic databases and indexing services.

The journal continuously works to meet international publishing standards regarding editorial quality, publication ethics, metadata accuracy, digital preservation, and open-access principles.

Current Indexing and Registration

JLCS is registered and supported by the following scholarly services:

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

All published articles in JLCS are assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure reliable identification, citation, and long-term accessibility.

DOI Registration Agency: Crossref

Open Journal Systems (OJS)

JLCS uses the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) to manage manuscript submission, peer review, editorial workflow, and online publication.

Abstracting and Indexing Targets

JLCS is actively pursuing inclusion in internationally recognized indexing and abstracting databases, including:

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

DOAJ is a global database that indexes high-quality, peer-reviewed open-access journals that meet transparency and publishing ethics standards.

Status: Target Application

Google Scholar

Google Scholar provides broad visibility for scholarly publications and helps researchers discover and cite academic articles.

Status: Target / Under Process

GARUDA (Garba Rujukan Digital)

GARUDA is an academic indexing platform that collects and disseminates Indonesian scholarly publications.

Status: Target Application

OpenAlex

OpenAlex is an open global research catalog that provides scholarly metadata, citation information, and research analytics.

Status: Target Application

Dimensions

Dimensions is a research discovery platform providing access to publications, citations, grants, datasets, and research impact information.

Status: Target Application

ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources)

ROAD provides access to quality-controlled open-access scholarly resources, including journals with ISSN registration.

Status: Target Application

SINTA (Science and Technology Index)

JLCS aims to participate in national accreditation and indexing systems through compliance with Indonesian journal quality standards.

Status: Target Accreditation

Scopus and Web of Science

JLCS is committed to continuous improvement toward meeting the selection criteria of major international indexing services, including:

  • Scopus

  • Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

Future applications will be considered after the journal establishes a strong publication record, citation impact, international editorial participation, and consistent publication quality.

Metadata and Visibility Policy

JLCS ensures that published articles include complete and accurate metadata, including:

  • Article title

  • Author information

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • References

  • DOI information

  • Publication dates

High-quality metadata supports discoverability through academic search engines, libraries, and indexing platforms.

Commitment to International Standards

JLCS is committed to maintaining:

  • Rigorous peer-review procedures;

  • Ethical publication practices;

  • Regular publication schedules;

  • Open-access availability;

  • DOI-based article identification;

  • Digital preservation;

  • Transparent editorial policies.

These commitments support the journal's long-term goal of inclusion in reputable international indexing and abstracting services.