FOTROS Journal Indexing Rules
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Scope and Coverage: The index shall encompass all scholarly articles, book reviews, and academic discussions pertinent to Islamic studies and classical literature.
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Terminology: Employ standardized and professional terminology aligned with the lexicon of Islamic and classical literary scholarship.
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Authorship Attribution: Attribute each entry to its respective author(s), ensuring an accurate representation of authorial credit.
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Chronological Order: Organize entries chronologically within each issue, facilitating a temporal narrative of the journal’s discourse.
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Subject Categorization: Classify entries under thematic categories reflective of the core subjects within Islamic studies and classical literature.
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Cross-Referencing: Implement a comprehensive cross-referencing system to interlink related articles and discussions within the journal’s corpus.
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Abstracts and Keywords: Include concise abstracts and a set of relevant keywords for each indexed entry to aid in searchability and thematic identification.
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Accessibility: Ensure the index is accessible both in print and digitally, adhering to the highest standards of user-friendly design and navigation.
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Consistency: Maintain consistent formatting and presentation styles throughout the index to uphold the journal’s professional aesthetic.
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Updates and Revisions: Regularly update the index to incorporate the latest contributions and periodically review it for accuracy and relevance.
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Ethical Standards: Adhere to ethical indexing practices, respecting intellectual property rights and avoiding any form of plagiarism.
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Collaborative Input: Encourage feedback from scholars and readers to continually refine the indexing process and meet the community’s needs.
These rules are designed to ensure that “FOTROS” maintains a high standard of academic integrity and facilitates scholarly research in its specialized fields.
