Indexing and Metadata Policy

Indexing and Metadata Policy

The KLISC Journal of Information Science and Knowledge Management (KLISC JISKM) is committed to enhancing the discoverability, accessibility, and scholarly impact of its published content. Indexing in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a key priority for the journal, as it increases the visibility and global reach of research published in the journal.

Current Status

The journal is actively working towards meeting all requirements for inclusion in the DOAJ. The following foundational steps have been completed:

Requirement	Status	Evidence
ISSN Assignment	Completed	ISSN: 3005-4923
Open Access Policy	Completed	Diamond open access with CC BY-NC 4.0 license
Peer Review Process	Completed	Double-blind peer review with 2-3 reviewers
No Author Fees	Completed	No submission, APC, page, colour, editorial, membership, or withdrawal fees
DOAJ Application	In Progress	Application will be submitted upon completion of mandatory fixes

Metadata Provision to DOAJ

Once the journal is accepted into the DOAJ, the journal will provide regular article-level metadata to the DOAJ database. This ensures that individual articles become searchable and discoverable through the DOAJ platform, significantly increasing their global visibility and potential impact.

The journal commits to the following metadata practices:

Practice	Description
Metadata Format	Article metadata will be provided in DOAJ XML or Crossref XML format
Metadata Frequency	Metadata will be uploaded regularly, ideally upon publication of each new issue
Automated Upload	The journal will utilise the DOAJ Export Plugin available in Open Journal Systems (OJS) for automated, regular metadata deposits
API Integration	The journal will use the DOAJ API Key to enable seamless and secure metadata export
Compliance	Metadata will comply with DOAJ's technical requirements, including proper XML structure and validation

Benefits of DOAJ Indexing and Metadata Deposit

Benefit	Description
Increased Discoverability	Articles become searchable on the DOAJ platform, reaching a global audience of researchers and practitioners
Enhanced Impact	Inclusion in DOAJ can lead to increased citations and scholarly recognition
Aggregator Indexing	Content indexed in DOAJ is automatically picked up by other content aggregators such as Dimensions.ai, EBSCO Discovery Service, and OpenAIRE
Compliance	Helps authors comply with institutional and funder open access mandates
Quality Signal	DOAJ indexing signals that the journal meets high standards of open access publishing

Recommended Implementation Steps

The journal will undertake the following steps to ensure successful DOAJ indexing and regular metadata deposits:

Step	Action
1. Application Preparation	Complete the DOAJ application form
2. Mandatory Fixes	Address any identified gaps in journal policies and practices
3. Application Submission	Submit application through the DOAJ portal
4. Metadata Setup	After acceptance, configure the DOAJ Export Plugin in OJS
5. API Key Configuration	Obtain and enter the journal's DOAJ API key
6. Automated Deposit	Enable automatic metadata deposits for future publications
7. Retroactive Metadata	Deposit metadata for previously published articles manually