International Journal of Thorax - Indexing and Abstracting
Discovery pathways that support visibility and citation integrity
Current Indexing Coverage
International Journal of Thorax distributes metadata through trusted scholarly infrastructure so published articles are discoverable by researchers, educators, and libraries worldwide.
Indexing supports citation integrity and persistence, while discovery platforms increase visibility across clinical and research communities.
Crossref DOI registration supports citation integrity, while discovery services such as Google Scholar and WorldCat improve findability.
We update indexing information as coverage changes and do not claim inclusion where approval has not been granted.
Structured metadata and persistent identifiers help improve discovery and citation matching for thoracic research.
Discovery platforms typically index new content within days of publication when metadata feeds are available.
Including ORCID identifiers and accurate affiliations improves author attribution across indexing systems.
Indexing Quick View
- DOI metadata deposited with Crossref
- CrossMark supports article updates
- Similarity Check strengthens integrity
- Discovery via Google Scholar
- Library visibility through WorldCat
- Open discovery via OpenAlex, CORE, BASE, Semantic Scholar
- PubMed: NIH funded articles in PMC only
- ORCID improves author attribution
Indexing Highlights
CrossMark
Version control signals current article status and corrections.
Similarity Check
Crossref Similarity Check supports originality and integrity.
Google Scholar
Improves search visibility for thoracic and respiratory research.
WorldCat
Library catalog coverage supports institutional discovery.
Discovery Platforms
The services below reflect current discovery pathways and integrity tools used for published articles.
Discovery Services
OpenArticles are discoverable through open metadata and structured crawling across major services.
- Google Scholar visibility
- WorldCat library records
- Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, CORE, and BASE
- Metadata distribution for indexing
PubMed Status
ImportantNot all articles are indexed in PubMed. Only NIH funded articles deposited in PMC appear in PubMed.
- PMC deposit depends on funder mandates
- Indexing timelines vary by platform
- Metadata quality improves retrieval
- ORCID improves author attribution
Discovery Pathways
SnapshotVisibility depends on reliable metadata and discovery services.
Quick Table
| Pathway | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Search engines | Search visibility | Google Scholar discovery |
| Library catalogs | Institutional access | WorldCat records |
| Open discovery | Research discovery | OpenAlex, CORE, BASE |
PubMed Status
Only NIH funded articles deposited in PMC appear in PubMed. Not all articles are indexed there.
Metadata Quality
Accurate titles, affiliations, and ORCID identifiers improve indexing and citation matching.
How Indexing Works
Metadata Preparation
Structured metadata is created during production to improve discovery and citation matching.
Crossref Services
CrossMark and Similarity Check support integrity and version tracking.
Discovery Crawling
Platforms such as Scholar, OpenAlex, CORE, and BASE index new content as metadata is updated.
Additional Guidance
Indexing coverage depends on eligibility and service criteria.
We provide accurate status information to protect author credibility.
Contact the editorial office for verification needs.
Author FAQs
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