Journal Indexing
The International Journal of Cytokine is structured to maximize discoverability through indexing, metadata quality, and open access distribution.
Indexing visibility ensures that cytokine research reaches clinicians, researchers, and policy stakeholders worldwide.
Why Researchers Trust Us
Fast Publication
Average 4 weeks to first decision, 3 weeks to publication after acceptance
Expert Review
35+ editorial board members specializing in cytokine biology and immunology
Global Reach
Research disseminated to immunology professionals in 45+ countries immediately
Rigorous Standards
Double-blind peer review ensuring highest scientific quality and reproducibility
Journal at a Glance
International Journal of Cytokine publishes research that advances understanding of immune signaling, inflammation, and translational immunology. The journal emphasizes rigorous methodology, clear reporting, and clinical relevance to support evidence based care.
Our publishing model combines rapid editorial triage with expert peer review so that cytokine research can move from discovery to application efficiently.
- Peer reviewed open access journal focused on cytokine science.
- Double blind peer review and structured editorial decisions.
- DOI assignment and metadata delivery for discoverability.
- Global readership across immunology and clinical communities.
Quality and Transparency Commitment
Quality assurance is embedded throughout the IJCY workflow. Editorial screening, ethical checks, and reviewer guidance ensure that published results are credible, reproducible, and clinically meaningful.
Authors receive clear decision letters and detailed revision guidance, helping them improve manuscripts and communicate findings with precision.
- Structured reviewer criteria and decision templates.
- Integrity checks for originality and data clarity.
- Transparent timelines and consistent communication.
Indexing Highlights
IJCY is listed in key discovery and research integrity platforms that support trust and visibility.
CrossMark Version Control
Demonstrates commitment to publication integrity and clear version tracking.
Crossref Similarity Check
Plagiarism screening supports originality and ethical publishing.
Google Scholar
Increases discoverability across global academic audiences.
WorldCat (OCLC)
Library discovery visibility across institutional collections.
Additional Academic Discovery Platforms
Records are distributed to discovery services that support open access dissemination.
Integrity and Trust Signals
Indexing is not only about discovery. Trust signals such as similarity checks and version control reassure readers that the research record is monitored and transparent.
These signals support citation confidence and help institutions assess the reliability of published findings.
- Clear version tracking for updates and corrections.
- Plagiarism screening to protect originality.
- Metadata consistency for accurate citations.
Why Indexing Matters
Indexing improves the reach of cytokine research and helps authors build citation impact. Discoverability supports translation into clinical guidelines, immunotherapy development, and public health policy.
IJCY maintains consistent DOI registration, structured metadata, and open access licensing to ensure index partners can ingest and update records accurately.
Library and Repository Reach
Library discovery services and institutional repositories help clinicians, students, and researchers locate cytokine research quickly. Accurate metadata and stable links improve visibility across these platforms.
Authors can further enhance reach by depositing accepted manuscripts in institutional repositories using the DOI.
Metadata and DOI Quality
Accurate metadata strengthens search visibility. Authors should use clear titles, detailed abstracts, and consistent keywords to improve indexing performance.
- Use precise cytokine terminology and gene names.
- Include disease context and model systems in keywords.
- Provide funding and grant identifiers when available.
Author Visibility Tips
Share your DOI through institutional repositories, professional profiles, and research networks. This supports long term discoverability and increases the impact of your findings.
Indexing Questions
Indexing Support
Contact the editorial office for indexing verification or metadata assistance.
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