Indexing and abstracting are essential components in the academic publishing ecosystem, serving as gateways for visibility, discoverability, and credibility of scholarly content. For researchers, students, and professionals, indexed journals provide a reliable source of quality-assured information. Inclusion in reputed indexing databases ensures that articles are easily searchable and accessible by the global research community, enabling knowledge dissemination across disciplines and geographic boundaries. Moreover, indexing supports the academic reputation of both the journal and its authors by providing measurable impact metrics, such as citations and h-index, which are often used in funding decisions, academic evaluations, and institutional rankings.

For authors, publishing in an indexed journal greatly enhances the reach and recognition of their work. It allows their contributions to be found by peers worldwide through structured databases and search engines. Indexing platforms organize and catalog journal content in standardized formats, making it easier for articles to appear in literature reviews, academic citations, and data-driven research analyses. As academic publishing becomes more competitive, authors increasingly seek journals that are indexed in trusted platforms to ensure their work receives the attention it deserves.

From a journal perspective, abstracting and indexing not only expand readership but also reflect a commitment to quality, transparency, and editorial excellence. Most indexing services conduct a rigorous evaluation before accepting a journal, considering factors such as the peer-review process, editorial board expertise, publication ethics, and regularity of issues. Being listed in such databases is an acknowledgment of the journal's credibility and consistency in maintaining academic standards. It also attracts high-quality submissions, as scholars prefer to contribute to journals that are recognized by indexing bodies in their field.

At Biomedical Informatics and Analytics (BIA), we understand the pivotal role that indexing and abstracting play in enhancing the scholarly impact of our published articles. We are actively and consistently working to meet the criteria required for inclusion in all the world’s leading indexing platforms. Our editorial and technical teams are dedicated to aligning our processes, formatting, and peer-review standards with internationally accepted best practices.

Currently, BIA is in the process of applying to and integrating with major indexing and abstracting services. Our goal is to ensure that the high-quality research we publish reaches the widest possible audience and contributes meaningfully to global academic progress. We remain committed to maintaining transparency, ethical publication practices, and rigorous peer review — all of which are essential benchmarks for successful indexing. We encourage our contributors and readers to support this ongoing effort, and we look forward to announcing successful indexing milestones on our website as they occur.