Scopus & Web of Science Journals: Indonesia

Looking for Scopus journals in Indonesia? The country has an increasing number of Scopus-indexed titles, ranging from Q1 science journals to major Islamic studies publications. Inside you will find examples, an explanation of how SINTA connects with Scopus, and a way to check indexing within minutes.

Scopus and Web of Science: The Essentials

Scopus is a database of abstracts and citations from Elsevier that is picky about what it includes; it provides CiteScore and its data is the basis of the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR). Web of Science, owned by Clarivate, includes in its Core Collection SCIE (sciences), SSCI (social sciences), AHCI (arts and humanities) and ESCI (emerging sources), and the Journal Impact Factor is published by Journal Citation Reports. Both databases evaluate journals again and are able to discontinue them. Learn more in Scopus explained and Web of Science explained. The database record itself is the best evidence of a journal’s current status.

Most Indonesian journals found in Scopus belong to engineering, chemistry, education, medicine and Islamic studies. Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia states that IJoST holds the highest SJR of any Indonesian journal. To see the whole current list, filter SCImago’s rankings to Indonesia. SJR measures citation influence, so compare it only among journals in the same subject area.

Researcher profiles on SINTA use Scopus data, and many SINTA 1 journals are in Scopus as well, but the two systems are independent. A journal may hold a SINTA accreditation without being indexed in Scopus, and its Scopus standing can change on its own.

Volume does not equal indexing either. Indonesia has more DOAJ-listed open access journals than any other country, yet only a small share of Indonesian titles are in Scopus, and fewer still in Web of Science. When your requirement names an international database, begin with that database instead of a list of Indonesian journals. Keeping an up-to-date record of where each target journal is indexed helps you avoid surprises later.

Scopus and Web of Science Journals From Indonesia

The titles below are produced in Indonesia and state, on their own websites or via their publisher, that Scopus and/or Web of Science covers them. On the day you make your decision, verify each ISSN in Scopus Sources and the Master Journal List.

Further journals of interest, without confirmed Scopus or Web of Science indexing

Checked 4 October 2026. “Reported” means the journal or publisher says so; we have not independently confirmed it.

Indexing Verification Checklist

1. Look up the ISSNCopy both the print and online ISSN from the journal’s official website
2. Scopus SourcesRun an ISSN search and verify status and years of coverage
3. Master Journal ListRun an ISSN search and write down SCIE, SSCI, AHCI or ESCI
4. Removed?See whether the title is on Scopus’s discontinued list
5. Keep a recordDated screen captures for your promotion or grant file

International Publishing for Researchers in Indonesia

Researchers in Indonesia can draw on more indexed national journals than researchers in many countries, yet in most fields the broadest selection remains international. Looking abroad, weigh the article processing charge (APC), whether a publisher agreement at your university pays it, and whether your field has a diamond open access journal (no fees for authors or readers); DOAJ lets you filter by “without fees”.

Consult your university’s research institute (LPPM) on publication incentives and APC reimbursement, and settle the arrangement before submitting.

Quartiles, Impact Factor and Top-Tier Journals

The field leans on three metrics. The Journal Impact Factor comes from Clarivate, uses a two-year window and covers Web of Science journals only; CiteScore draws on four years of Scopus; SJR is the weighted SCImago measure based on Scopus data. Quartiles Q1–Q4 rank a journal inside one subject category for one year. Individual article quality is not captured by any of them.

Indonesian researchers will generally find that the highest-impact journals in their field are international, not local. Search by subject category in Journal Citation Reports, Scopus Sources or SCImago, then read recent articles to decide whether a journal suits you. Our guide to finding high impact factor journals explains the method in clear stages.

Picking an Indexed Journal for Your Subject

Getting Your Paper Ready for an Indexed Journal

Because indexed journals attract heavy submission volumes, a large portion of papers is rejected by the editor early on, usually due to poor fit or presentation rather than unsound science. Improve the odds for yours by doing the following:

• Make the contribution obvious. Use the abstract and the introduction’s final paragraph to explain what is new and why it is significant more widely.
• Show you know the journal’s field. Build on recent publications, including relevant articles from the journal you are targeting.
• Be thorough about methods. Work to the design-appropriate reporting guideline (for example CONSORT, PRISMA or STROBE) so rigour can be judged by reviewers.
• Avoid a generic cover letter. Give a short explanation of why readers of this journal would value the paper.

Frequent Mistakes With Indexed Journals

• Taking a homepage logo as proof instead of checking the database record.
• Being vague about the index: “Web of Science” might be SCIE, SSCI, AHCI or ESCI.
• Failing to spot a discontinuation: a journal indexed last year may not be indexed this year.
• Relying only on a number: if the journal’s scope does not match, your paper will be rejected soon.

Practical Tips for Indonesian Authors Balancing National and International Goals

Indonesian researchers often juggle national reporting systems with international publishing ambitions. These suggestions help you plan so that one effort can serve more than one purpose.

• Know each system's separate purpose. National ranking portals and international databases serve different needs. Read what your institution actually asks for, so you do not chase the wrong target or misreport evidence.
• Plan the paper for both audiences. Write a clear, self-contained article that explains local background without assuming readers know it. International reviewers and domestic evaluators can then both value the same manuscript.
• Use the archipelago as a research strength. Where relevant, highlight regional diversity in ecosystems, languages or communities as a distinctive element. Distinctive settings can make a paper memorable to editors.
• Check translated terms with care. Technical terms moved from Bahasa Indonesia into English can change meaning subtly. Define key concepts once, then use them consistently throughout the manuscript.
• Share responsibilities within your team. Assign someone to manage references, another to handle figures and a lead to coordinate submission. Clear roles keep larger research groups organised and reduce last-minute errors.

Understand what each evaluation system needs, write for a global reader, and organise your team so the same strong paper serves every goal.

Questions Researchers Often Ask

Summary and What to Do Next

Both the number and quality of Indonesia’s indexed journals are rising. Consult SINTA and Scopus side by side, check each claim, and select the journal that suits your manuscript. Reading a few recent issues also shows whether editors favour the kind of study you have done.

1. Establish if your institution’s rule mentions an index, a quartile, Scopus or Web of Science.
2. Compile a shortlist for your field from the above tables and from international databases.
3. Check each title by its ISSN and keep a record of what you find.
4. Look at the list of research journals in Indonesia if you want options that are not indexed.

References and Sources

Checked on 4 October 2026. Indexing status can change, so confirm it before submitting.

• SCImago journal rankings — Indonesia
• SINTA
• BCREC
• Studia Islamika
• DOAJ Blog — Indonesian journals in DOAJ
• Scopus Sources
• Clarivate Master Journal List
• ISSN Portal
• SCImago Journal & Country Rank
• Journal Citation Reports