The Journal of Radiology and Oncology (JRO) is committed to ensuring the maximum visibility, accessibility, and long-term preservation of all published content. Articles are indexed, abstracted, and archived in multiple leading international databases and repositories to guarantee global discoverability and scholarly impact.

Indexing Databases

Our content is actively indexed in leading scientific and medical databases. These platforms help authors reach the widest possible audience and ensure compliance with institutional and funder mandates:

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Google Scholar
CrossRef (with DOI assignment for all articles)
PubMed Central (in progress)
Scopus (evaluation phase)
Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index (under review)
OpenAIRE
ResearchGate indexing
Dimensions and Semantic Scholar

Archiving and Preservation Policy

To ensure the permanent accessibility of published research, JRO participates in recognized digital preservation initiatives:

LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): Libraries can preserve journal content by registering in the LOCKSS program.
CLOCKSS: Content is preserved in a secure, decentralized archive to guarantee continuity even in case of publisher closure.
Portico: Long-term preservation and digital archiving for scholarly literature.
Institutional Repositories: Authors may self-archive their published version in institutional and subject repositories.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Every article published in JRO is assigned a unique DOI via CrossRef. This ensures permanent linking, easy citation, and interoperability across scholarly platforms.

Author Benefit: Indexed and archived articles are more visible, receive higher citation potential, and comply with funder requirements for open access and long-term availability.

Repository Policies

Authors are encouraged to deposit a copy of their published article in:

Institutional repositories (e.g., university libraries)
National open science repositories
International repositories (e.g., Europe PMC, PubMed Central, Zenodo)

FAQs

Will my article be indexed immediately after publication?

Yes. Metadata is deposited with CrossRef instantly, while indexing in other databases follows their internal schedules.

How does archiving protect my research?

Archiving ensures that your research remains accessible and citable even decades after publication, regardless of publisher circumstances.

Do repositories allow open sharing?

Yes. Under the CC BY 4.0 license, you may freely share and deposit your work in repositories without restrictions.

Indexing & Archiving