ERIH+ plays an important role in the development of the humanities and social sciences both in Europe and worldwide. Publishing research results in journals on this platform is an effective way to increase a scholar's visibility in the scientific community. In this article, we will look at why publishing in ERIH+ is important for scholars and what role it plays in grant programmes.
What is the ERIH+ database?
ERIH+ (European Reference Index for the Humanities) is an international online register of academic journals in the humanities and social sciences. Its aim is to increase the visibility, searchability and openness of European academic publications. The database contains bibliographic information on journals that meet academic standards and covers not only European but also other international publications that contribute to the development of the humanities and social sciences.
ERIH+ does not include monographs, books, conference proceedings, etc., only periodicals. In addition, the database includes journals not only in English but also in other European national languages.
Criteria for inclusion of a journal in ERIH
ERIH+ does not accept submissions from publishers, editorial board members, or other individuals associated with a journal. However, submissions from researchers, academic advisors, and the general public are welcome. The main criteria for inclusion in the database are as follows:
- A clear description of the review process on the journal's website.
- The members of the journal's editorial board must be listed along with their affiliations.
- The journal must have an ISSN.
- Abstracts of scientific articles must be in English.
- No more than two-thirds of the authors published in the journal may be from the same institution.
Other evaluation criteria also include:
- The journal charges an article processing charge (APC).
- The type of access to the journal.
- The journal has a digital identifier (e.g. DOI) or is a member of Crossref.
- The journal has a publication history of at least two years.
- The presence of a statement on ethical publishing.
Advantages of publishing in ERIH+ for scientists
Confirmation of publication quality
Publication in a journal included in ERIH+ confirms that the publication meets academic criteria: it has peer review, a qualified editorial board, regular issues, etc. For researchers, this means that their work is expertly evaluated, meets scientific requirements, and is recognised by the academic community.
Increased visibility of research
ERIH+ helps make research results more visible to the scientific community. Publications in journals on this platform are easier to find through search engines, are cited by other scientists, and are used in further research.
Help with grant reporting
In Latvia, publications in journals indexed in ERIH+ are taken into account when reporting to grantors and evaluating scientific activity. This is especially important for researchers in the humanities and social sciences, where not all publications are represented in the Scopus or Web of Science databases.
Development of international cooperation
Publications in ERIH+ journals often open up opportunities for communication and exchange of knowledge or experience between scientists. Researchers may receive invitations to co-author, participate in conferences or academic projects, as the index creates a platform for interaction within the European scientific community.
In summary, ERIH+ is a valuable tool for scholars in the humanities and social sciences to develop their careers and integrate into the international scientific community. Publications in this database will also be a useful tool for enhancing a scholar's professional authority and will have a positive impact on interest in their publications.
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