Indexing and Abstracting

The Arghand Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) is dedicated to increasing the visibility and accessibility of the research it publishes. To achieve this, AJSS is actively indexed and abstracted in several national and international academic databases.

Our goal is to ensure that articles published in AJSS are easily discoverable by scholars, researchers, and institutions around the world.

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Currently Indexed In

  • Google Scholar – Global search visibility for academic content
  • Kandahar University Institutional Repository – Ensuring open access for local and institutional researchers

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Short-Term Targeted Indexing Platforms

We are in the process of applying for inclusion in the following databases and directories to enhance AJSS’s reach:

  • Index Copernicus International (ICI) – For emerging journals and citation metrics
  • ROAD: Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources – A UNESCO service for open access content
  • ResearchBib – Comprehensive academic journal indexing platform
  • JournalTOCs – Providing global access to journal tables of contents
  • EZB (Electronic Journals Library) – Widely used in European universities and libraries

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Mid-Term and Long-Term Indexing Plans

As AJSS continues to grow in quality and impact, we aim to be included in:

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) – For high international visibility
  • CrossRef – To assign DOIs to all published articles
  • EBSCOhost – For access through global library networks
  • Scopus and Web of Science – Long-term goals for international recognition and impact

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Why This Matters

Indexing and abstracting ensure that the research published in AJSS:
✅ Is easily searchable and citable
✅ Reaches a wider academic and practitioner audience
✅ Contributes to the global body of knowledge while reflecting Afghanistan’s unique perspectives