Citation Indexed Journals (CIJ) in UPM
A citation-indexed journal (CIJ) is a scholarly publication included in citation databases, which track how often articles are cited by other researchers. This indexing helps assess the impact and relevance of the journal’s articles within the academic community. Examples of common citation databases include the JCR, Scopus, ERA, Google Scholar, MyCite, and many more.
Being indexed in these databases often indicates that the journal meets certain quality and editorial standards, making it a reputable source for researchers. Articles in citation-indexed journals are typically peer-reviewed, ensuring that the research is evaluated by experts before publication.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has specific criteria for what constitutes a Citation Indexed Journal. In this case, UPM recognizes journals that are indexed in InCites Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Scopus, the ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia), and MyCite as valid CIJs. This means that for academic evaluations, publications in these indexed journals are given more weight due to their established reputation and the quality of research they typically publish.
For graduation requirements at UPM, the following citation databases are considered for identifying CIJ:
- InCites Journal Citation Reports (JCR) (see more at the quick link section: Journal Citation Report)
- SCOPUS
- ERA (see more at the quick link section: ERA UPM)
These databases are used to evaluate the impact and quality of research publications, ensuring that students meet the necessary academic standards for graduation. If you’re looking to publish or assess your work, it’s best to target journals indexed in these databases. If you need assistance verifying whether a journal is indexed as a CIJ, click here for more information.
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