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Academic Journal Index

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To check if a journal is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and find its Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4 quartile using an ISSN, follow these steps:

1. Web of Science Indexing (via ISSN):

  • Visit the official Web of Science Master Journal List (mjl.clarivate.com).

  • Enter the journal’s ISSN in the search box.

  • If there is an exact match, the journal is indexed in Web of Science. The details will specify under which collection(s) (e.g., Science Citation Index Expanded) it is included123.

  • This is the most reliable way to verify indexing, as using ISSN avoids errors from similar journal titles.

2. Scopus Indexing (via ISSN):

  • Go to the official Scopus Sources page (www.scopus.com/sources).

  • Enter the ISSN in the search bar.

  • If the journal appears in the results, it is indexed in Scopus. The result page will also show details like the coverage years, impact factors, and more4567.

3. Journal Quartile (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) by ISSN:

  • For Scopus quartiles:

    • On the Scopus Sources results page (after searching by ISSN), click on the journal’s title. You’ll see its percentile and quartile.

    • Quartiles are based on the journal’s percentile:

      • Q1: 75%-100% percentile

      • Q2: 50%-74%

      • Q3: 25%-49%

      • Q4: 0%-24%8.

    • Use the left panel “Quartile” filter to confirm its category.

  • For Web of Science quartiles:

    • Once you find the journal on the Master Journal List, look up its details in Journal Citation Reports (JCR) on the Clarivate site. JCR shows quartile ranks by subject category, using ISSN for precise searches910.

    • The publisher’s website or third-party metrics services like ScimagoJR may also list quartile rankings, especially for WOS/SSCI journals11.

Summary Table

PlatformHow to Check via ISSNQuartile Source
Web of ScienceUse Master Journal List (mjl.clarivate.com), search by ISSNJournal Citation Reports (JCR)
ScopusUse Scopus “Sources” (scopus.com/sources), search by ISSNScopus page after search

Notes:

  • Always use ISSN for checking indexing and quartiles, as some journals share similar names.

  • Quartile rankings (Q1–Q4) indicate a journal’s relative standing in its field, based on impact metrics.

By following these steps, you can reliably determine a journal’s indexing and quartile status using its ISSN1485367291110.

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