Indexing and Abstracting

Jurnal Ilmu Psikologi dan Kesehatan (SIKONTAN) is committed to enhancing the visibility and impact of its published content. As part of our ongoing efforts to promote high-quality research and increase access to academic work in the fields of psychology and health, we follow a robust abstracting and indexing policy. The following outlines the key aspects of this policy to ensure that our articles are effectively abstracted, indexed, and discoverable in global academic databases and repositories.

1. Abstracting

  • Abstracts for All Articles: Every article published in SIKONTAN includes an abstract, which summarizes the key findings, methodology, and significance of the research. Abstracts are provided in English and, where applicable, in the journal's primary language, to ensure broad accessibility to a global audience.

  • Content Standards: The abstracts are written according to academic standards, ensuring they are clear, concise, and reflective of the article’s key content. This makes it easier for researchers, students, and professionals to assess the relevance of the paper.

2. Indexing

  • Global Databases: SIKONTAN aims to have all of its published articles indexed in a range of reputable academic databases and indexing services. These databases include, but are not limited to:

    • Google Scholar
    • ICI Copernicus
    • Crossref
    • GARUDA
    • Indonesia One Search
    • Dimensions
    • WorldCat
    • BASE

    • Scilit

  • Institutional Repositories: Articles are also indexed in institutional repositories, open-access repositories, and relevant academic platforms. This enhances discoverability within specific research communities.

3. Content Discovery and Accessibility

  • Increased Visibility: By being indexed in key academic databases, articles published in SIKONTAN are more easily discovered by researchers and professionals worldwide. This increases the visibility and citation potential of the work.

  • Metadata Standards: SIKONTAN ensures that all published articles are accompanied by accurate metadata, which is critical for proper indexing. This includes title, author(s), abstract, keywords, references, and DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for easy tracking and citation.

4. Collaboration with Indexing Partners

  • SIKONTAN collaborates with major indexing services to ensure the highest standards of academic recognition and to improve the journal's presence in the academic community.

  • Efforts to Expand Indexing: The journal is actively working to expand its indexing presence by applying for inclusion in prestigious databases and ensuring compliance with their quality and formatting requirements.

5. Indexing Criteria

  • Articles submitted to SIKONTAN must meet rigorous academic standards in order to be considered for indexing. The journal’s editorial board ensures that:

    • Articles undergo a thorough peer review process.

    • Articles are methodologically sound and contribute to advancing knowledge in the field of psychology and health.

    • Articles follow ethical guidelines, including compliance with research integrity and ethical standards for human or animal research.

6. Timeliness of Indexing

  • SIKONTAN is dedicated to ensuring that newly published articles are indexed in a timely manner. Efforts are made to ensure that articles are included in indexing services soon after publication.

  • Updates and Revisions: If an article is updated, corrected, or retracted, indexing services are notified, and the necessary changes are made to ensure accurate records in academic databases.

7. Impact Factor and Citation Metrics

  • SIKONTAN is working toward obtaining an official Impact Factor and other citation metrics from major indexing services such as Clarivate Analytics (Web of Science) and Elsevier (Scopus). The impact factor is an important measure of a journal’s influence within the academic community.

  • The journal encourages researchers to cite SIKONTAN articles, thereby contributing to the journal's visibility and increasing its citation rate.

8. Ethical Considerations in Indexing

  • SIKONTAN adheres to the ethical guidelines set forth by indexing bodies. This includes the responsibility to ensure that only high-quality, original, and ethically conducted research is indexed.

  • We follow strict anti-plagiarism policies to ensure that all articles indexed are free from plagiarism and research misconduct.

9. Periodic Review of Indexing Partners

  • The editorial team of SIKONTAN periodically reviews the performance and relevance of the indexing services and databases where the journal’s articles are listed. The journal will continue to expand its indexing partnerships to ensure that published research reaches the widest possible audience.