The Annals of Dermatological Research (ADR) is committed to ensuring that all published articles are widely discoverable, permanently preserved, and globally accessible. Indexing in leading academic databases and archiving with trusted preservation partners is central to our mission of advancing dermatological knowledge.

ADR guarantees long-term availability and accessibility of all published content through participation in trusted indexing services and digital preservation networks.

Indexing Databases

ADR actively collaborates with international indexing and abstracting services to maximize visibility, discoverability, and citation potential of published articles. Our editorial office continuously works to include the journal in reputable indexing services. Articles published in ADR are currently or will be available in the following:

Google Scholar – Ensuring global discoverability across academic and non-academic audiences.
Index Copernicus Value (ICV) – Providing evaluation and visibility for scientific quality.
CrossRef – Every article is assigned a DOI for permanent citation tracking.
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) – Application in progress to ensure compliance with international open access standards.
PubMed Central (PMC) – Target inclusion for biomedical discoverability.
Web of Science & Scopus – Long-term indexing goals, ensuring global reach and impact.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

To protect scholarly content against loss, ADR partners with leading digital preservation services. These partnerships ensure that published articles remain available even in cases of technical or organizational disruptions.

Portico: Long-term preservation service ensuring continued access for future generations.
LOCKSS & CLOCKSS: Decentralized preservation systems that create multiple backups across libraries worldwide.
SHERPA/RoMEO: Registered in compliance with repository and open access policies.

Repository Policy

ADR encourages authors to deposit both preprints and postprints in institutional or subject-based repositories. This aligns with open access principles and supports broader dissemination. Accepted manuscripts may be archived immediately in institutional repositories, with proper citation to the final published version in ADR.

Indexing Benefits for Authors

Enhanced Visibility: Indexed articles reach a global audience, leading to increased citations.
Permanent Record: DOIs and archiving guarantee that research remains part of the scholarly record.
Credibility: Indexed journals are recognized for maintaining academic and ethical publishing standards.
Compliance: Supports funding agency requirements for open access and data availability.

Planned Indexing Milestones

Database	Status	Expected Inclusion
Google Scholar	Active	Ongoing
DOAJ	Application under review	2026
PubMed Central	Preparation for application	2026
Scopus	Planned	2027
Web of Science (ESCI)	Planned	2027

FAQs on Indexing and Archiving

Are ADR articles permanently accessible?

Yes. Through DOI assignment and partnerships with Portico and LOCKSS, ADR ensures permanent accessibility.

Do authors need to pay extra for archiving?

No. Archiving is part of the journal’s commitment and does not involve additional charges.

Can authors self-archive?

Yes. Authors may self-archive in compliance with ADR’s repository and copyright policies.

Indexing & Archiving