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The IndexedPub Blog

Plain-language guides to Embase indexing, DOI registration and getting your research published quickly and safely.

Fast Track Publication in Medical Journals: Timelines, Plans and How to Choose

How long fast track publication in an Embase-indexed medical journal really takes, what each plan includes, and how to pick the right one for your deadline.

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Rapid Publication Journals: How Fast-Track Publication Works (and How to Avoid Predatory Journals)

Why traditional journals take months, how fast-track publication journals cut that to weeks without skipping peer review, and a checklist for telling a rapid journal from a predatory one.

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What Is an Indexed Journal? Embase vs PubMed vs Scopus, and How Long Indexing Takes

What "indexed" really means, how Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science differ, and realistic timelines for an article or a journal to appear in each.

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Embase Cost Explained: Subscription Pricing vs Publishing in an Embase-Indexed Journal

What Embase actually costs, why there is no public price list, how researchers get access for free, and why publishing in an Embase-indexed journal is a separate cost altogether.

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How to Register a DOI for a Research Paper with Crossref

Who can register a DOI, what Crossref membership involves, the free options for preprints and datasets, and what authors should check once their paper has a DOI.

7 min read

How to Check if a Journal Is Embase Indexed (Step-by-Step)

A five-step method to confirm a journal really is in Embase using its ISSN, the official Embase journal list and the database itself, plus the red flags of fake indexing claims.

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