Indexing & Archiving
The Journal of Hematology and Clinical Research (JHCR) maintains an explicit Indexing page on its legacy site, stating a 2–3 week review time and listing policies such as Open Access, Digital Archiving, Peer Review, and Repository. This updated page modernizes that information to provide a transparent, machine-readable picture of where content can be discovered, how it is described, and how it is preserved for the long term.
Indexing and archiving are essential for hematology journals because clinical researchers, transplant teams, transfusion specialists, and policy makers rely on trusted databases to locate validated evidence. JHCR therefore ensures that every published article has a DOI, is backed by consistent article-level metadata, and is available for harvesting through OJS/PKP-supported protocols.
Current and Target Indexing Services
Content from JHCR is prepared to be discoverable through common academic search engines and aggregators. In addition to the visibility that the legacy site already provides via “Browse Articles,” “Current Issue,” and “Archive,” the journal’s technical setup supports integration with the services below. Some services collect JHCR content automatically through web crawling and OAI-PMH, while others may require or be undergoing formal evaluation.
| Service / Platform | Mode of Inclusion | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google Scholar | Automatic crawling of open access content | All JHCR articles are open access and exposed with article-level pages, making them eligible for Scholar indexing. |
| Crossref / DOI system | DOIs assigned (e.g., jhcr-aid1028, jhcr-aid1029) | Provides persistent identifiers and citation linking, as evident from legacy article pages. |
| OpenAIRE / CORE / General OA harvesters | OAI-PMH harvesting | Supported through OJS/PKP. Journal exposes metadata for harvesting. |
| Scilit, Dimensions, and similar scholarly search tools | Third-party harvesting | Because JHCR is open access and has consistent article pages, external discovery platforms can index content. |
| Institutional / University libraries | Linked from JHCR “University” subpages | Legacy site lists multiple universities, indicating outreach to academic libraries and discoverability via institutional catalogs. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
Note: Indexing requirements vary across services. JHCR will continue to update this section with new indexes (DOAJ, EBSCO, ProQuest, PubMed Central submissions where applicable) as evaluations are in progress.
Metadata, DOIs, and OJS/PKP Structure
To support robust indexing, JHCR uses a metadata structure consistent with OJS/PKP and Crossref requirements:
- Article title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author email, abstract, and keywords for every submission.
- DOI assignment post-acceptance, following the pattern seen in the article pages of the legacy site.
- Section/category tagging (Original Article, Case Report, Review, Short Communication).
- License metadata indicating CC BY 4.0, in line with the legacy OA statement.
- Publication dates (online first, issue assignment) to aid library and aggregator systems.
- Full-text HTML/PDF URLs for crawlers.
Because the legacy site’s “Guide for Contributor” already showcases a comprehensive list of policies (Publication Ethics, Licensing, Peer Review, Plagiarism, Digital Archiving, Open Access, Grievances, Waiver, Paper Print, Authorship Criteria), this A&A page can publicly confirm that all those policies are tagged to each issue and article, enabling policy-awareness in indexing robots.
Digital Archiving and Preservation
The legacy page at https://www.hematologyresjournal.com/digital-archiving-policy currently discusses plagiarism detection and ethical publication. In this updated version, digital archiving is clarified and expanded to include long-term preservation practices.
JHCR is committed to ensuring that all published content remains available even if the journal website experiences downtime, rehosting, or platform migrations. The journal therefore follows these preservation strategies:
- Primary hosting: Articles are published and maintained on the official JHCR/HSPI platform.
- OAI-PMH export / PKP PN-ready: Content is structured so that it can be ingested by the PKP Preservation Network (PN) or LOCKSS networks supported by the publisher.
- Multiple backups: The publisher retains offsite backups of article files (HTML, PDF, XML, supplementary data).
- Mirroring / repository deposit: Authors are encouraged to self-archive in their institutional or funder repositories immediately after publication, using the published JHCR version.
With this structure, JHCR aligns itself with the open access community’s expectation of permanent scholarly records.
Repository and Self-Archiving Policy
As an open access journal, JHCR permits immediate deposit of the published version (Version of Record) in:
- Institutional repositories (university, hospital, research center)
- Subject repositories relevant to hematology and clinical medicine
- Personal or departmental web pages
- Funder-mandated repositories
Authors should credit the source using the article DOI and the journal’s full name: Journal of Hematology and Clinical Research (JHCR). This aligns with the repository and FAQ pages visible across the legacy site.
OAI-PMH and Machine Harvesting
JHCR’s OJS/PKP setup supports OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting), which enables third-party harvesters, discovery services, and indexing databases to collect updated article metadata automatically. The dedicated “OAI-PMH” page in the new site will specify the base URL and sample sets, but this Indexing & Archiving page confirms support for the protocol.
Benefits of OAI-PMH for JHCR:
- Automated synchronization with discovery layers.
- Reduced manual reporting burden for editors.
- Improved turnaround for inclusion in subject portals.
- Compatibility with institutional LOCKSS/CLOCKSS pulls.
Corrections, Withdrawals, and Version Control
Indexing quality is strengthened when every article has a visible correction and withdrawal path. JHCR already has a comprehensive Withdrawal Policy describing different financial levels depending on the stage of withdrawal. This page extends that logic to indexing: corrected, retracted, or withdrawn items will retain landing pages marked with appropriate notices so that indexers do not encounter broken links or ambiguous records.
Additionally, the journal’s Cross Mark / Correction policy ensures that updated versions are labeled as such, maintaining a consistent scholarly record.
FAQs on Indexing & Archiving
Does JHCR charge for indexing?
No. Indexing is a journal-managed process. Authors only pay APCs for accepted papers, as shown on the APC page.
Can I deposit my article in my university repository on the day of publication?
Yes. JHCR is open access under CC BY 4.0, and immediate deposit is allowed with DOI citation.
How do I know if my article is indexed?
Once the article is published, you can search by DOI or title in Google Scholar or your institutional discovery service. Some services take a few days to harvest new content.
What if my institution requires LOCKSS/CLOCKSS support?
JHCR content is published using PKP-compatible workflows that can be harvested or mirrored. Institutions may contact the journal to configure additional preservation routes.