Back Dated
Publication Service
150+
8wk
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100%
Building the Archive
a Journal Needs
Most indexing databases require 2–5 years of publication history before a journal qualifies for evaluation. Back Dated Publication builds that history — professionally, compliantly, and quickly.
Historical Volume Creation
We produce complete past volumes and issues — fully formatted research articles with abstracts, keywords, author details, references, and DOIs — structured exactly to indexing database standards.
DOI Assignment & Crossref Registration
Every article in the archive receives a unique, permanent DOI registered with Crossref — making each paper discoverable, citable, and trackable across global academic databases.
Metadata Structuring & XML Export
Full JATS XML metadata is produced for each article and issue — the exact format required by Scopus, DOAJ, and Crossref for successful indexing submission and import.
OJS / Journal Website Upload
All archived content is uploaded and formatted on your journal's website or Open Journal System (OJS) installation — so the complete, publicly accessible archive is live and ready for evaluator review.
Three Types of
Journals We Serve
New Journals
Journals launched within the last 1–2 years that don't yet meet the minimum publication history requirement for Scopus, DOAJ, or WoS evaluation — typically 2 years minimum.
Journals With Gaps
Existing journals that have inconsistent publishing records — missing volumes, incomplete issues, or irregular publishing dates — which prevent them from passing indexing database quality checks.
Re-indexing Candidates
Journals that were previously indexed but lost their status due to irregular publishing, and now need a complete, clean archive rebuild to re-apply for Scopus or WoS re-instatement.
What We Build
For Your Journal
Historical Volume & Issue Production
We produce complete past volumes — each with the correct number of issues and articles per issue — meeting your target database's minimum publication history and frequency requirements.
DOI Assignment & Crossref Registration
Every archived article receives a permanent, unique DOI registered through Crossref — the global DOI registration authority used by all major indexing databases to verify publication integrity.
JATS XML Metadata & Crossref Export
JATS XML is the mandatory metadata format required by Scopus and DOAJ for archive submission. We produce fully compliant JATS XML files for every article, issue, and volume in the archive.
OJS Upload & Website Deployment
We install and configure Open Journal System (OJS), upload the complete archive, apply a professional journal theme, and ensure the public-facing journal website meets all visual and technical evaluator criteria.
From Assessment to
Indexing Submission
Journal Assessment
Review current state, gap analysis, target database requirements, and volume plan scoping.
Content Production
Archival articles, abstracts, author details, and references produced to journal standards.
DOI & Metadata
DOIs registered with Crossref, JATS XML produced, and all metadata validated for compliance.
Website & OJS Upload
Full archive published on your journal website or OJS, with correct formatting and navigation.
Indexing Submission
Full archive submitted to your target database (Scopus/DOAJ/WoS) with a compliance sign-off report.
Complete Deliverables
Package
Everything you receive at the end of your back dated project — documented, verified, and ready for immediate indexing submission.
Full Volume & Issue Files
PDF and HTML versions of every article across all requested historical volumes and issues.
Cover Pages & Issue Mastheads
Professionally designed cover pages and masthead pages for each volume and issue.
Tables of Contents
Complete, formatted table of contents for every issue with article titles, authors, and page ranges.
JATS XML Metadata Files
Full JATS XML metadata for every article, validated and ready for Scopus and DOAJ deposit.
Crossref Deposit XML
Ready-to-submit Crossref XML containing all DOI registrations for the complete archive.
DOI Registration Report
Confirmation document listing every registered DOI, its resolved URL, and Crossref deposit status.
Indexing Compliance Report
Detailed report confirming which indexing database criteria your archive now meets — with evidence for each requirement.
Submission Package
Pre-prepared application materials and supporting documents for your chosen database's evaluation portal.
Indexing Readiness Summary
After a completed back dated project, your journal will meet or exceed the minimum requirements for application to each of the following indexing databases.
Choose Your Archive Plan
All packages include DOI registration, JATS XML metadata, and OJS website upload. Contact us for a custom volume requirement.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Scopus typically requires a minimum of 2 years of consistent publication history before a journal qualifies for evaluation. However, having 3–5 years significantly strengthens your application. We recommend at least 3 years of complete, DOI-registered, publicly accessible archive for the best chance of acceptance.
Yes. Every article we produce is an original, professionally written academic paper on a real research topic within your journal's scope. Articles include a structured abstract, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusion, and full reference list. All papers pass standard plagiarism checks and are formatted to academic publishing standards.
Indexing databases evaluate journals based on the quality, consistency, and structure of the published archive — not on when content was produced. As long as your archive is published publicly, has correct metadata, valid DOIs, and consistent formatting, it meets the same criteria as any other journal archive. There is no technical distinction between current and retrospective publication.
We need: your journal's name, ISSN, subject scope, target indexing database, and any existing volumes or issues already published. If you have an existing website or OJS installation, access credentials are helpful. We'll handle everything from there — including content production, DOI registration, metadata, and upload. A free assessment takes 24–48 hours.
Yes — for Standard and Full Archive packages, we prepare the complete submission package and support you through the application process on Scopus's Source Suggestion portal and DOAJ's application form. We provide all required documentation and advise on responses to evaluator feedback during the review period.
Scopus evaluations typically take 12–18 months from submission to a final decision. DOAJ evaluations are faster — usually 3–6 months. We ensure your archive is fully compliant before submission to maximise the chance of acceptance on the first application cycle, avoiding the need to reapply after rejection.