IJNR prioritizes structured metadata and DOI registration so negative results are discoverable across scholarly platforms. Indexing improves transparency by helping other researchers locate null findings and avoid duplication.

Our production workflow includes metadata validation and citation checks to improve discoverability and long term accuracy.

IJNR maintains core identifiers and metadata services that support reliable citation, cataloging, and discovery across platforms.

• ISSN registration for consistent journal identification
• DOI assignment and metadata registration via Crossref
• Google Scholar discoverability subject to inclusion and crawling guidelines

• Accurate author names, affiliations, and ORCID identifiers
• Funding sources, grant numbers, and conflict disclosures
• Structured abstracts with clear objectives and results
• Discipline specific keywords with negative results focus
• Complete references with DOIs where available

Authors help improve discoverability by providing complete metadata, accurate references, and clear funding statements. Well structured abstracts and keywords improve visibility for null results and replication studies.

• Include ORCID identifiers where available
• Use standardized terminology for negative results
• Provide data repository links and accession numbers
• Ensure citations match reference lists
• Provide ORCID identifiers for all authors to strengthen metadata matching.
• Use standardized keywords and relevant MeSH terms when applicable.
• Include funding agency names and grant numbers for metadata completeness.
• Check that author affiliations include institution names and country information.
• Confirm DOI links are accurate and resolve correctly.
• Ensure references include year, volume, issue, and page ranges.
• Provide corresponding author email for indexing contact.
• Use structured abstracts with clear objectives and outcomes.
• Ensure article titles are descriptive and avoid unexplained acronyms.
• Check that supplementary files are referenced in the metadata.
• Provide trial registration numbers in metadata when relevant.
• Confirm keywords reflect negative results or replication focus.
• Include standardized subject classifications when available.
• Ensure author affiliations include department and institution names.
• Provide clear corresponding author contact details.
• Verify that abstracts include null results terminology for indexing.
• Check that funding acknowledgments match grant records.
• Confirm that keywords include replication or null outcome terms.
• Include funder identifiers and grant acronyms in the metadata.
• Ensure keywords highlight negative results and replication language.
• Provide data availability keywords when repositories are used.

Indexing updates: Coverage can vary by platform and may update over time. If you need verification for a specific database or reporting requirement, contact [email protected].

IJNR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing of negative, null, and inconclusive results. We emphasize reproducible methods, full outcome reporting, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage complete reporting, data availability, and candid discussion of limitations to strengthen the research record.