Each year Thomson Scientific evaluates approximately 2,000 journals for possible coverage in Web of Science.
If you are interested in journal coverage, please consider the following:
Print Journals
Electronic Journals
Do you wish to recommend a journal for coverage?
First, check the Thomson Scientific Master Journal List. It may already be covered.
Journal Selection Criteria.
For a detailed description of the Journal Selection Process, read this essay.
The evaluation process consists of evaluation of many criteria such as, Basic Journal Publishing Standards (including Timeliness of publication, adherence to International Editorial Conventions, English Language Bibliographic Information (including English article titles, keywords, author abstracts, and cited references).
Thomson Scientific also examines the journal's Editorial Content, the International Diversity of it authors and editors. Citation Analysis using Thomson Scientific data is applied to determine the journal's citation history and/or the citation history of its authors and editors.
Do you wish to submit a journal for evaluation?
Thomson Scientific needs at least three consecutive current issues to complete an evaluation. Please send the most current issue of the journal, and then each subsequent issues as soon as each is published to the following address:
Publication Processing Department
Thomson Scientific
3501 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
USA
- Back issues are not evaluated. Send only current issues.
It is not necessary to send accompanying material in support of your application other than enclosing a document stating the following:
- Full Journal Title
- ISSN
- Publisher's Name and Address
- Editor's Name and Address
- Brief statement on the unique features of the journal and how it is distinguished from other journals in the field.
Do you wish to check on the Status of an Evaluation?
Once three on-time issues of a journal have been received, Thomson Scientific editors will be able to conclude the evaluation. This process can take several months depending on the frequency of the journal. For example, for a quarterly journal, a decision would not be expected before nine months.
To inquire about the status of an evaluation please contact the Editorial Development Department at Thomson Scientific in Philadelphia.
