Bringing journals to
international level

We help journals get DOI and indexed in international databases: DOAJ, Scopus, Google Scholar, ORCID. Full cycle: metadata markup, integrations and editorial support.

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Автор

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Журнал (OJS)

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DPCA

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Crossref (DOI)

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Базы и каталоги

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Быстрый путь: от разметки метаданных до устойчивой регистрации DOI и индексации.

International databases and tools

We prepare the journal for indexing, configure integrations and support submission

DOAJ

DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

Directory of open access journals. Requires transparent policies, licenses and article formatting.

  • We check OA policy and licenses
  • We check the site and article structure
  • We prepare the application and checklist
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Scopus

Scopus

Largest abstract database. Important are publication quality, metadata and publication ethics.

  • Site and journal audit
  • Preparation of dossier for submission
  • Recommendations for improvements
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Crossref

Crossref (DOI)

DOI registration and metadata exchange. OJS integrations, automation and reporting.

  • Prefix and account registration
  • OJS ↔ Crossref integration
  • Metadata quality control
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ORCID

ORCID

Researcher identifiers. Linking authors and publications, profile synchronization.

  • Linking authors with ORCID iD
  • Auto-filling data
  • Integration into forms and OJS
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Scholar

Google Scholar

Search engine for scientific publications. Requires correct metadata and site structure.

  • Schema.org / Highwire markup
  • Feeds and sitemaps
  • Indexing verification
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iThenticate

iThenticate

Manuscript originality check. Integrations with editorial processes.

  • Account connection
  • Role and access configuration
  • Pre-publication check regulations
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What we do for your journal

From markup and DOI to indexing in international databases

Core

Metadata markup

Unified standards for publication visibility

  • Structure: authors, affiliations, references
  • Field validation and verification
  • XML/JSON export for integrations
DOI

DOI registration (Crossref)

Prefix, account and stable registration

  • Connection and prefix acquisition
  • Automatic submission via portal
  • Reports and status monitoring
OJS

OJS integration

We reduce editorial manual work

  • Workflow configuration
  • OJS ↔ Crossref linking
  • Archive import/migration
DOAJ

DOAJ preparation

Transparent policies and licenses

  • Site and OA rules audit
  • Checklist and adjustments
  • Application support
ORCID

ORCID integration

Linking authors and publications

  • ORCID iD in forms
  • Profile synchronization
  • Auto-filling data
Scopus

Pre-Scopus audit

Journal readiness for submission

  • Requirements and best practices
  • Improvement report
  • Dossier collection for submission

Why choose DPCA

We combine international standards with local expertise and create sustainable infrastructure for journals.

Experience and expertise

Experience and expertise

10+ years in academic publishing. We work with universities, research institutes and ministries.

Full support

Full support

From start to indexing: editorial training, audit, technical support and consultations.

Speed and automation

Speed and automation

We register DOI and transfer metadata in one click. Most projects — in 1.5–2 months.

Integrations

Integrations

Crossref, DOAJ, ORCID, Scopus, iThenticate, Google Scholar — we connect everything turnkey.

Trusted by

Trusted by

20+ universities and research centers in Kazakhstan. Recommendation letters and cases confirm results.

Regional focus

Regional focus

We work considering legislation and Central Asia specifics. Special conditions for universities in Kazakhstan.

Our results in numbers

We make numbers transparent: real impact on journal visibility and indexability.

5 000+

DOIs registered

through DPCA portal and Crossref integrations

20+

Journals in DOAJ

supported and successfully included in 6 months

90%

Projects

implemented in 1.5–2 months with full support

30+

Universities and research institutes

in Kazakhstan and Central Asia cooperate with DPCA

Frequently asked questions

Briefly about Crossref membership, launch timelines, integrations and tariffs

DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a permanent digital identifier for a publication. It ensures link stability, indexing in international databases and convenient citation. DOI is necessary for indexing in Scopus, Web of Science and other prestigious databases.

Yes, membership is required to register DOI through Crossref. Membership cost depends on organization type and region. Special conditions apply for journals from Kazakhstan. We help with membership registration and provide full support during the registration process.

Start — basic package for a new journal with standard design and basic setup. Standard — optimal package with custom design, extended integrations and 3 months support. Plus — full turnkey service with advanced UX/UI design, unlimited archive migration and 6 months SLA support.

Standard launch timeline — 6–8 weeks: analysis and prototype (1–2 weeks), design (1–2 weeks), development and integrations (2–3 weeks), content migration and testing (1 week). For complex integrations and large archives, timelines are agreed individually.

Yes, we provide full integration with Open Journal Systems (OJS), ORCID and Google Scholar. This includes plugin installation, automatic DOI registration setup, metadata synchronization and Google Scholar indexing setup. Integrations are included in Standard and Plus tariffs.

Yes, we help prepare journals for indexing in DOAJ and Scopus. This includes metadata audit, markup by standards, preparation of necessary documentation and support of the application submission process. Indexing support is available in Standard and Plus tariffs.