Indexing

FOTROS Journal Indexing Rules

1. Scope and Coverage: The index shall encompass all scholarly articles, book reviews, and academic discussions pertinent to Islamic studies and classical literature.

2. Terminology: Employ standardized and professional terminology aligned with the lexicon of Islamic and classical literary scholarship.

3. Authorship Attribution: Attribute each entry to its respective author(s), ensuring an accurate representation of authorial credit.

4. Chronological Order: Organize entries chronologically within each issue, facilitating a temporal narrative of the journal’s discourse.

5. Subject Categorization: Classify entries under thematic categories reflective of the core subjects within Islamic studies and classical literature.

6. Cross-Referencing: Implement a comprehensive cross-referencing system to interlink related articles and discussions within the journal’s corpus.

7. Abstracts and Keywords: Include concise abstracts and a set of relevant keywords for each indexed entry to aid in searchability and thematic identification.

8. Accessibility: Ensure the index is accessible both in print and digitally, adhering to the highest standards of user-friendly design and navigation.

9. Consistency: Maintain consistent formatting and presentation styles throughout the index to uphold the journal’s professional aesthetic.

10. Updates and Revisions: Regularly update the index to incorporate the latest contributions and periodically review it for accuracy and relevance.

11. Ethical Standards: Adhere to ethical indexing practices, respecting intellectual property rights and avoiding any form of plagiarism.

12. Collaborative Input: Encourage feedback from scholars and readers to continually refine the indexing process and meet the community’s needs.

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These rules are designed to ensure that “FOTROS” maintains a high standard of academic integrity and facilitates scholarly research in its specialized fields.