Current indexing status of The Practical Medicine, including planned database applications and our commitment to open-access discoverability.
The Practical Medicine was established in 2026 and is currently in its founding year of publication. As a newly launched journal, we do not yet hold ISSN registration or inclusion in bibliographic databases. We are committed to full transparency regarding our status and will update this page as each milestone is reached.
We are building the publication record required to meet the eligibility criteria of major indexing bodies, and we intend to pursue formal applications as those thresholds are met.
The table below outlines the databases we intend to apply to, along with their primary eligibility requirements and our current status against each.
| Database | Primary Requirement | Our Status |
|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | Open access policy, editorial standards | Application planned |
| PubMed / MEDLINE | Minimum 2 years continuous publication | Not yet eligible |
| Scopus (Elsevier) | Minimum 2 years, quality review | Not yet eligible |
| Web of Science (Clarivate) | Minimum 2 years, citation analysis | Not yet eligible |
| Europe PMC | PubMed inclusion or direct application | Not yet eligible |
| Embase | Editorial quality review | Not yet eligible |
Authors who require journal indexing in a specific database as a condition of their institution or funder are advised to verify our current status before submission.
The journal's ISSN has not yet been registered. ISSN registration will be completed and listed here as soon as it is obtained. Authors requiring an ISSN for submission records or institutional reporting should contact weopenaccess@gmail.com.
Inclusion in major bibliographic databases substantially increases the discoverability and reach of published research. Indexed articles are:
Our editorial standards, peer review process, and publication ethics policies are designed from the outset to meet the requirements of major indexing bodies. Indexing is a core strategic priority for the journal.
For queries about the journal's indexing status or ISSN, please contact the editorial office at weopenaccess@gmail.com.