Journal Indexing

Maximizing the discoverability of marine science research worldwide.

IMSJ content is discoverable through leading academic indexing services that catalogue scholarly publications. Our metadata distribution ensures articles appear in search results across multiple platforms used by marine researchers globally.

IMSJ articles are tracked by major citation databases, allowing authors to monitor the impact of their marine research. Google Scholar provides real-time citation counts and links to citing works, helping researchers understand how their discoveries influence subsequent studies in marine science.

Published content is preserved through digital archiving partnerships ensuring long-term accessibility. Your marine research contributions remain available for future generations of ocean scientists regardless of changes in publishing technology or platforms.

IMSJ continuously works to expand our indexing coverage. We actively pursue inclusion in additional databases relevant to marine science, including specialized indexes for oceanography, fisheries, and marine biology research.

Published articles are optimized for discovery through major search engines. Proper metadata, structured abstracts, and keyword selection enhance findability. Authors can improve discoverability by selecting specific, relevant keywords that researchers in their field commonly use in searches.

Authors may deposit published versions in institutional repositories, subject archives, and personal websites in accordance with our Creative Commons license terms. Such deposits enhance article visibility and citations while maintaining permanent links to the official published version.

Authors can enhance article visibility by selecting descriptive titles containing key search terms, choosing specific keywords representing major findings, and writing clear structured abstracts. Sharing published articles through professional networks, academic social media, and institutional channels further increases readership and potential citations. Linking ORCID identifiers ensures proper attribution across publication databases.

Published articles are tracked for alternative metrics including social media mentions, news coverage, and policy document citations. Altmetrics provide complementary measures of research impact beyond traditional citation counts, capturing broader societal engagement with marine science discoveries.