IJP prioritizes structured metadata and DOI registration so pain management research is discoverable across scholarly platforms. Indexing helps clinical evidence reach practitioners, policy leaders, and research teams worldwide.

Our production workflow includes metadata validation and citation checks to improve discoverability and long term accuracy.

IJP maintains core identifiers and metadata services that support reliable citation, cataloging, and discovery across platforms.

• ISSN registration for consistent journal identification
• DOI assignment and metadata registration via Crossref
• Google Scholar discoverability subject to inclusion and crawling guidelines

• Accurate author names, affiliations, and ORCID identifiers
• Funding sources, grant numbers, and conflict disclosures
• Structured abstracts with clear objectives and results
• Discipline specific keywords for pain medicine and pain science
• Complete references with DOIs where available

Authors help improve discoverability by providing complete metadata, accurate references, and clear funding statements. Well structured abstracts and keywords improve visibility for clinical audiences.

• Include ORCID identifiers where available
• Use standardized diagnostic terminology
• Provide data repository links and accession numbers
• Ensure citations match reference lists
• Provide ORCID identifiers for all authors to strengthen metadata matching.
• Use standardized pain management keywords and relevant MeSH terms where applicable.
• Include funding agency names and grant numbers for metadata completeness.
• Check that author affiliations include institution names and country information.
• Confirm DOI links are accurate and resolve correctly.
• Ensure references include year, volume, issue, and page ranges.
• Provide corresponding author email for indexing contact.
• Use structured abstracts with clear objectives and outcomes.
• Ensure article titles are descriptive and avoid unexplained acronyms.
• Check that supplementary files are referenced in the metadata.
• Provide trial registration numbers in metadata when relevant.
• Use standardized pain condition terms and avoid nonstandard abbreviations.
• Confirm affiliations include department and institutional identifiers.
• Ensure article keywords align with indexing taxonomies and MeSH.
• Verify keywords reflect pain medicine, analgesia, or rehabilitation focus.

Indexing updates: Coverage can vary by platform and may update over time. If you need verification for a specific database or reporting requirement, contact [email protected].

IJP is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in pain medicine and multidisciplinary care. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in pain management research and clinical practice.