Workshop on Strategies for Indexing Journals in Databases and Citation Systems Held Virtually

According to the Public Relations Office of the Physical Education and Sports Science Research Institute, a virtual workshop on "Strategies for Indexing Journals in Databases and Citation Systems" was held this week. The event was attended by Dr. Zahra Salman, President of the Research Institute, and Dr. Hossein Zareian, Deputy for Cultural and Social Affairs. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Morteza Taheri, Advisor to the Minister of Science, Research, and Technology on Scientific, Technological, and Innovation Authority, and Professor at the University of Tehran. A large number of faculty members and professors from universities across the country participated virtually in the eight-hour session on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Key Topics Covered by Dr. Taheri:
Indexing and Visibility: Strategies for enhancing the visibility of scientific journals.

Social Impact of Scientific Journals: Measuring and improving the societal impact of research publications.

International Publishing Standards: Adhering to global standards for scientific publishing.

Scientific Information Networking: Building networks for sharing and accessing scientific information.

Journal Indexing Databases: Overview of major indexing platforms and their requirements.

Scientometric Indicators for Research and Researcher Visibility: Metrics to evaluate research impact and researcher prominence.

Visibility and Citation Metrics: Enhancing the visibility and citation potential of published research.

Peer Review Process and Its Importance in Indexing: The role of rigorous peer review in journal indexing.

Ethical Principles in Research: Emphasizing the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines in scientific publishing.

This workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve the indexing and visibility of scientific journals, contributing to the broader dissemination and impact of research.