Indexing & Metrics
Our path to discoverability and academic recognition
Current Status
OSCRSJ is a newly established journal (founded 2026). We are registered with Crossref for DOI assignment and are actively pursuing indexing in major medical databases. Every article published in OSCRSJ receives a unique DOI, making it permanently citable and discoverable in academic literature.
Indexing Roadmap
Crossref DOI Registration
ActiveEvery article receives a unique Crossref DOI upon publication, ensuring permanent citability and linking.
Google Scholar
In ProgressAutomatic indexing once articles are published with proper metadata and DOIs. Typically occurs within weeks of first publication.
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Planned — Year 1Application requires demonstrated commitment to open access, peer review, and editorial standards. We will apply after publishing our first issues.
PMC / PubMed
Planned — Year 2PubMed Central and PubMed indexing require a track record of consistent, high-quality publication (typically 12–24 months). This is our primary indexing goal.
Scopus
Planned — Year 2–3Scopus evaluates journals based on editorial quality, citedness, regularity of publication, and online availability. Application follows PubMed.
Journal Metrics
DOI Provider
Crossref
License
CC BY 4.0 (Open Access)
Publication Frequency
Monthly
Impact Factor
Not yet eligible (requires 2+ years of indexing)
Acceptance Rate
To be reported after first year
Average Review Time
Target: 30 days to first decision
Why Indexing Matters
Indexing in databases like PubMed and Scopus makes your published work discoverable to the global medical community. For trainees, PubMed-indexed publications carry significant weight on residency and fellowship applications. We are building OSCRSJ with the explicit goal of achieving PubMed indexing within two years — and every article published now contributes to that track record.