Submit Your Journal for a 100% Free IJIF Evaluation
Submit an eligible scholarly journal for structured assessment under IJIF's published criteria, manage the required journal information and supporting details through the dedicated Publisher Portal, and follow the submission through evaluation, review, and the final decision.
A clear evaluation pathway for scholarly journals
The platform combines published requirements, a publisher workspace and recorded decisions within one submission process.
Structured Evaluation
Journal information is reviewed through a defined assessment process.
Published Criteria
Eligibility and evaluation requirements are available before submission.
Publisher Workspace
Applications and journal details are managed through a dedicated portal.
Documented Decision
Applicable decisions are recorded within the journal's platform record.
Check the essentials before applying
A journal should present clear, current and publicly verifiable information before evaluation.
- Valid ISSN/eISSN information
- Active public journal website
- Current editorial board details
- Published peer-review policy
- Accessible issues or archive
- Publication ethics & author guidance
Help your application move smoothly
Clear and consistent submission details help reduce avoidable clarification during screening.
- Keep journal title, ISSN and publisher details consistent.
- Use public links that open without login or restricted access.
- Submit current policies and recent archive links.
- Respond to clarification requests through the Publisher Portal.
- Keep publisher contact details current.
From application to a recorded decision
Each stage remains organized through the Publisher Portal.
Create Publisher Account
Register in the portal or sign in to an existing publisher account.
Submit Journal Details
Provide the journal, publisher, website and required supporting information.
Screening & Evaluation
The submission is assessed against the applicable published IJIF criteria.
Decision & Next Steps
The publisher receives the applicable outcome and any subsequent instructions.
Journal evaluation and verification in one platform
International Journal Impact Factor (IJIF) is designed as a structured environment for publishers seeking a clear, documented journal evaluation process. It brings submission management, policy-based assessment, journal record maintenance, public profile presentation, and certificate verification into one coordinated system, helping publishers follow each stage through a consistent and transparent workflow.
What an approved journal can receive
Available records depend on the applicable evaluation outcome and current IJIF policy.
Six areas form the evaluation framework
Detailed requirements and decision rules are published in the Evaluation Policy.
Journal Identity
Title, ISSN and core information
Website & Accessibility
Access, usability and presentation
Editorial & Publisher Details
Editorial and publisher transparency
Regularity & Archive
Publication continuity and archive access
Metadata & Scholarly Quality
Metadata quality and scholarly presentation
Peer Review & Ethics
Review process, ethics and publication integrity
Ready to submit your journal?
Create a publisher account and begin the application when the required journal information is ready.