Indexing & Discoverability
The Journal of Surgery Proceedings ensures maximum research visibility through strategic indexing across leading scholarly databases and discovery platforms. Every published article receives a permanent Digital Object Identifier and structured metadata for global discoverability across clinical, academic, and institutional search systems.
Primary Indexing Platforms
Published research in the Journal of Surgery Proceedings is indexed and discoverable through major scholarly databases used by surgeons, researchers, and medical institutions worldwide.
Google Scholar
All published articles are freely discoverable through Google Scholar, the most widely used academic search engine reaching millions of researchers and clinicians globally.
CrossRef / DOI
Every article receives a unique Digital Object Identifier through CrossRef registration, ensuring permanent citability and reliable linking across all scholarly platforms.
Semantic Scholar
AI-powered discovery through Semantic Scholar enables intelligent research connections, citation analysis, and automated recommendations for surgical researchers.
BASE
Bielefeld Academic Search Engine provides comprehensive indexing of open access content, making research accessible through one of the largest academic search engines worldwide.
Additional Indexing Services
Beyond primary platforms, the journal maintains presence across specialized scholarly discovery services and institutional repositories.
| Database / Service | Coverage Type | Access |
|---|---|---|
| ROAD | Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources | Open |
| Scilit | MDPI Scholarly Literature Database | Open |
| OpenAIRE | European Open Science Infrastructure | Open |
| Dimensions | Linked Research Knowledge System | Open |
| ORCID | Author Identifier Integration | Open |
| Crossref Metadata | Citation Linking and Reference Resolution | Open |
How Your Research Gets Indexed
From manuscript acceptance to global discoverability, every article follows a structured indexing pathway to maximize research visibility.
Publication & DOI
Accepted manuscripts are published with a permanent DOI, structured metadata, and machine-readable formatting for indexing systems.
Metadata Distribution
Bibliographic records including title, authors, abstract, keywords, and references are distributed to all registered indexing services.
Global Discovery
Research becomes searchable across academic databases, institutional repositories, and clinical search systems worldwide.
Common Indexing Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about journal indexing, discoverability, and citation tracking.
Ready to Publish Your Research?
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