Abstracting and Indexing

Public Policy : Jurnal Aplikasi Kebijakan Publik dan Bisnis

Published by Universitas Dr. Djar Wattiheluw, Indonesia

⚡ Indexing Summary: Public Policy Journal (PPJ) is currently indexed and abstracted in SINTA 4 (Science and Technology Index) and Google Scholar. The journal is committed to expanding its presence in national and international indexing databases to maximize the visibility and discoverability of published research.

A. CURRENT INDEXING AND ABSTRACTING SERVICES

PPJ is currently indexed and abstracted in the following databases and platforms:

S4

SINTA 4

Science and Technology Index
Accreditation Level: Sinta 4
Issued by: Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi (Kemenristekdikti), Indonesia

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Google Scholar

Citation Analysis
All articles are indexed and citations are tracked

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Crossref

DOI Registration
All articles have registered DOIs (10.30599)

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PKP Index

Public Knowledge Project Index
Registered and indexed

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OCLC WorldCat

Global Library Catalog
Journal metadata available in WorldCat

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BASE

Bielefeld Academic Search Engine
Harvested by BASE search engine

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Citation Analysis: PPJ's citation metrics can be accessed through Google Scholar. Authors are encouraged to verify that their articles are correctly indexed and to keep their Google Scholar profiles updated.

B. JOURNAL IDENTIFIERS FOR INDEXING

For proper indexing and citation, please use the following journal identifiers:

Identifier Value
Journal Title (Original) Public Policy : Jurnal Aplikasi Kebijakan Publik dan Bisnis
Initials PPJ
Abbreviation Public Policy : J. Apl. Kebijak. Publik Bisnis
e-ISSN (Online) 2721-1681
p-ISSN (Print) 2721-1673
DOI Prefix 10.30599
Publisher Universitas Dr. Djar Wattiheluw, Indonesia

Important for Authors: When completing forms for indexing databases or citing the journal, always use the correct ISSN and journal title to ensure proper indexing and discoverability.

C. ACCREDITATION STATUS

S4
SINTA 4

Public Policy Journal (PPJ) is accredited by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenristekdikti) with accreditation level SINTA 4.

Accreditation ensures that the journal meets national quality standards for scholarly publications, including editorial quality, peer review process, ethical standards, and impact metrics.

Accreditation Validity: Current accreditation is active and recognized by Indonesian higher education institutions for academic career advancement and research evaluation.

D. TARGETED INDEXING DATABASES

PPJ is actively working to expand its indexing presence in the following national and international databases:

National Databases

  • SINTA 3 (Upgrade target)
  • Garuda (Garba Rujukan Digital)
  • Indonesia OneSearch
  • IOS (Indonesian Publication Index)
  • Neliti

Regional Databases

  • ASEAN Citation Index (ACI)
  • CrossRef (already active)
  • Scilit
  • Dimensions

International Targets

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • Scopus (Elsevier)
  • Web of Science (Clarivate)
  • EBSCOhost
  • ProQuest
  • PubMed Central (for relevant content)

Progress Note: PPJ continuously improves its editorial quality and metadata standards to meet the requirements of international indexing databases. Authors benefit from increased visibility as the journal expands its indexing coverage.

E. METADATA HARVESTING AND OAI-PMH

PPJ supports OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting), allowing indexing services and aggregators to harvest journal metadata automatically.

OAI-PMH Endpoint:

https://unidjar.id/index.php/ppj/oai

Indexing services and harvesters can use this endpoint to collect article metadata including titles, authors, abstracts, keywords, and citations in Dublin Core format.

Example OAI-PMH requests:

  • ?verb=Identify - Get repository information
  • ?verb=ListRecords&metadataPrefix=oai_dc - List all records in Dublin Core format
  • ?verb=ListSets - List journal sets

F. HOW TO CHECK INDEXING STATUS

Authors and readers can verify that articles from PPJ are properly indexed using the following methods:

SINTA

  1. Visit sinta.kemdikbud.go.id/journals
  2. Search for "Public Policy" or "PPJ"
  3. View journal profile and accreditation status

Google Scholar

  1. Visit scholar.google.com
  2. Search for article title or author name
  3. Check that article appears with correct citation count
  4. Visit journal profile in Google Scholar Metrics

Crossref

  1. Visit search.crossref.org
  2. Search by DOI (e.g., 10.30599/...), title, or author
  3. Verify that article metadata is registered

G. BENEFITS OF INDEXING FOR AUTHORS

When a journal is indexed in reputable databases, authors benefit from:

Increased Visibility

Articles are discoverable by researchers worldwide through major search platforms.

Citation Tracking

Citations are tracked in Google Scholar and other platforms, helping authors measure impact.

Academic Recognition

Publications in indexed journals are recognized for career advancement and funding applications.

Global Reach

Research reaches international audiences, increasing collaboration opportunities.

Permanent Access

Indexing ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of published work.

Credibility

Indexing in reputable databases signals journal quality to readers and institutions.

H. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

❓ Is PPJ indexed in Scopus?

Currently, PPJ is not indexed in Scopus. However, the journal is working towards meeting Scopus inclusion criteria, including improving editorial quality, international diversity, and citation metrics. Authors are encouraged to cite PPJ articles to help increase the journal's impact.

❓ How can I check if my article is indexed in Google Scholar?

Search for your article title in Google Scholar. If it appears, it is indexed. You can also create a Google Scholar profile to track citations to your work. Indexing typically occurs within 2-4 weeks of publication.

❓ What is SINTA accreditation and why is it important?

SINTA (Science and Technology Index) is the official accreditation system for journals in Indonesia. SINTA 4 accreditation means the journal meets national quality standards and is recognized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Publications in SINTA-accredited journals are valued for academic career progression in Indonesia.

❓ Does PPJ assign DOIs to articles?

Yes. All articles published in PPJ receive a Crossref DOI with the prefix 10.30599. DOIs provide permanent, citable links to your article.

❓ How can I help improve the journal's indexing?

Authors can help by:

  • Citing PPJ articles in their own work
  • Promoting their published articles on social media and academic networks
  • Ensuring their institutional repositories link to the published version
  • Verifying that their article metadata is correct in indexing databases

I. CONTACT FOR INDEXING INQUIRIES

Editorial Office
Public Policy : Jurnal Aplikasi Kebijakan Publik dan Bisnis
Universitas Dr. Djar Wattiheluw
Indonesia

Email: admin@unidjar.id
Website: https://unidjar.id/index.php/ppj

Editor in Chief: Eduard Yohannis Tamaela
Scopus | Google Scholar

For questions about indexing status, metadata corrections, or suggestions for additional indexing databases, please contact the editorial office.

This Abstracting and Indexing page is based on current information from the journal website and official indexing sources. Last updated: March 2026.