Check where an article is indexed
How it works
Enter a DOI or an article title to see the journal that published it, and that journal’s standing in Scopus, Web of Science, ABDC, ABS / AJG and DOAJ. Retraction notices and other quality signals are checked at the same time.
- 1Enter the articleType a DOI or the article title. For many articles at once, paste a reference list.
- 2The journal is foundThe article is looked up in Crossref, and its journal is matched against the 52,000+ journals on this site.
- 3Read the resultThe journal’s index status and ratings, plus indicators for the article itself: retraction or correction notices, retracted references, tortured phrases and citations.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if an article is Scopus indexed?
Enter the article’s DOI or title. The page finds the journal that published it and shows whether that journal is in Scopus, with its CiteScore quartile, along with its Web of Science, ABDC, ABS / AJG, DOAJ, FT50 and UT Dallas 24 status. Scopus indexes journals, so an article counts as Scopus indexed when its journal was covered at the time of publication.
Can I check a whole reference list?
Yes. Paste the reference list into the search box. Each reference is matched to its journal, and the index status of every journal is listed.
What quality checks are run on an article?
Retraction and correction notices from Crossref and OpenAlex, references that were later retracted, tortured phrases in the title and abstract, and citations. These are indicators to look at, not proof of misconduct.
Is the article check free?
Yes. The article check is free to use.
