Discovery & Indexing
Indexing Status
We publish our indexing status exactly as it stands. This page is updated whenever the status of any index changes. Last updated: April 2026.
Status Key
Live on publication — automatic, no application required
Application in progress — submitted, under review
Scheduled — planned with realistic timeline
Live on First Publication
These databases index open-access journals automatically via crawlers or metadata feeds. No application required — articles appear within days to weeks of publication.
Google Scholar
Automatic crawler — indexes on publication
BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)
Automatic OAI-PMH harvest — indexes on publication
Dimensions
Automatic via CrossRef DOI metadata
Lens.org
Automatic via CrossRef metadata
Applications in Progress
These memberships or registrations have been applied for. Status updates are reflected here as decisions are received.
CrossRef
DOI membership application submitted — decision pending. Required for DOI assignment on acceptance.
COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
Ethics membership application submitted — decision pending. COPE guidelines followed in the interim.
ROAD (Directory of Open Access Resources)
Registration application submitted — requires ISSN confirmation.
ISSN (Print & Electronic)
Application submitted to the ISSN International Centre — decision pending.
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Application will be submitted after first articles are published. Requires ISSN and published record.
Scheduled Targets
Major indexing databases require a multi-year publishing record before accepting new journals. We are committed to pursuing all of them — on an honest timeline.
PubMed / MEDLINE
Requires 12+ months publishing record, 25+ articles, NLM review. Estimated: 2028
Scopus
Requires 2+ years consistent publishing, CSAB evaluation. Estimated: 2028–2029
Web of Science (Clarivate)
Requires 3+ years, sustained citation activity, master journal list evaluation. Estimated: 2029+
EMBASE
Relevant for NeuBiology life sciences content. Estimated: 2028–2029
Indexing decisions rest with third-party organisations and are not guaranteed on any schedule. This page reflects our best current estimates and will be updated as applications progress.