IP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Neck and Brain

Print ISSN: 2581-5210

Online ISSN: 2581-5229

CODEN : IIJAAL

IP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Neck and Brain (IJASHNB) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing more...


Quality Indicators for Academic Journals: What Makes a Journal Trustworthy?

  • Nikita INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES NEW Pandit,*  
  • Shiva Shankar Jha

Abstract

In the vast and ever-expanding landscape of academic publishing, the ability to discern the trustworthiness and quality of journals has become essential for researchers, educators, institutions, and readers alike. As academic journals serve as key platforms for sharing validated research, it is crucial that they adhere to rigorous quality standards. This review article explores the fundamental quality indicators that signal a journal’s reliability and integrity. The peer-review process is highlighted as a primary quality determinant, as it ensures that published research is critically evaluated for methodological soundness, originality, and scientific contribution. By consolidating these quality indicators, this review provides a comprehensive framework for assessing journal trustworthiness, ultimately supporting the advancement of credible and ethical scientific communication


Keywords

Publishing Ethics, Predatory Practices, Scientific Communication, Research Integrity, Open Access Publishing.