Indexing & Archiving

Review of Equity, Inclusion and Society (REIS)

1. Indexing Policy

Review of Equity, Inclusion and Society (REIS) is committed to maximizing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research. The journal actively seeks inclusion in reputable indexing and abstracting databases to ensure global dissemination of scholarly work.

REIS aims to be indexed in recognized international databases, including but not limited to:

Google Scholar
Global Science Citation Index (GSCI)
Crossref

The journal continuously works to meet the quality standards required by indexing services, including rigorous peer review, editorial transparency, and ethical publishing practices.

2. Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Each article published in REIS is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref, ensuring:

Permanent and reliable access to articles
Accurate citation and referencing
Enhanced discoverability in academic databases

3. Archiving Policy

REIS ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of its digital content through multiple archiving strategies:

Institutional Archiving

Articles are stored in institutional and academic repositories to ensure accessibility and redundancy.

OJS Archiving System

The journal utilizes the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which supports systematic archiving and content management.

Third-Party Preservation Services

Where applicable, REIS may collaborate with digital preservation systems such as:

LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
CLOCKSS
PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)

4. Accessibility and Availability

All articles published in REIS are:

Freely accessible online (Open Access)
Available without subscription or payment
Distributed globally through indexing platforms and repositories

5. Metadata and Discoverability

REIS ensures that all published articles include comprehensive metadata, including:

Author information
Abstract and keywords
DOI and citation details

This enhances discoverability across search engines and academic databases.

6. Long-Term Preservation Commitment

REIS is committed to ensuring that all published content remains permanently accessible. The journal maintains:

Regular system backups
Secure data storage
Redundant archiving systems

7. Continuous Improvement

REIS continuously evaluates and improves its indexing and archiving strategies to align with international standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.