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.
Автор
шаг 1
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 (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
Scopus
Largest abstract database. Important are publication quality, metadata and publication ethics.
- Site and journal audit
- Preparation of dossier for submission
- Recommendations for improvements
Crossref (DOI)
DOI registration and metadata exchange. OJS integrations, automation and reporting.
- Prefix and account registration
- OJS ↔ Crossref integration
- Metadata quality control
ORCID
Researcher identifiers. Linking authors and publications, profile synchronization.
- Linking authors with ORCID iD
- Auto-filling data
- Integration into forms and OJS
Google Scholar
Search engine for scientific publications. Requires correct metadata and site structure.
- Schema.org / Highwire markup
- Feeds and sitemaps
- Indexing verification
iThenticate
Manuscript originality check. Integrations with editorial processes.
- Account connection
- Role and access configuration
- Pre-publication check regulations
What we do for your journal
From markup and DOI to indexing in international databases
Metadata markup
Unified standards for publication visibility
- Structure: authors, affiliations, references
- Field validation and verification
- XML/JSON export for integrations
DOI registration (Crossref)
Prefix, account and stable registration
- Connection and prefix acquisition
- Automatic submission via portal
- Reports and status monitoring
OJS integration
We reduce editorial manual work
- Workflow configuration
- OJS ↔ Crossref linking
- Archive import/migration
DOAJ preparation
Transparent policies and licenses
- Site and OA rules audit
- Checklist and adjustments
- Application support
ORCID integration
Linking authors and publications
- ORCID iD in forms
- Profile synchronization
- Auto-filling data
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
10+ years in academic publishing. We work with universities, research institutes and ministries.
Full support
From start to indexing: editorial training, audit, technical support and consultations.
Speed and automation
We register DOI and transfer metadata in one click. Most projects — in 1.5–2 months.
Integrations
Crossref, DOAJ, ORCID, Scopus, iThenticate, Google Scholar — we connect everything turnkey.
Trusted by
20+ universities and research centers in Kazakhstan. Recommendation letters and cases confirm results.
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.