Open Access Asia is an ambitious initiative that seeks to boost the visibility and recognition of scholarly scientific journals published in Asia on a global scale.

1. Increased visibility and readership: As a recognized database, OAA increases the visibility and readership of its indexed journals leading to higher citation rates and impact.
2. Greater access and dissemination: OAA promotes the open-access publishing model and increases the reach and dissemination of research published in indexed journals, making it freely and immediately available to a wider audience.
3. Enhanced reputation and quality: OAA applies a rigorous evaluation procedure to ensure that indexed journals meet the standard quality criteria, such as peer review, ethical standards, and open access policies. Being indexed in OAA can enhance a journal's reputation and signal its commitment to high-quality scholarship, which can be valuable for authors, readers, and institutions.

Indexing a journal in Open Access Asia involves a few simple steps to ensure that the journal meets our standard inclusion criteria. Here are the general steps involved in the evaluation procedure:

1. Submission of a new application: Once the journal submits itsapplication for evaluation, a team member will be assigned to process it and communicate with the journal publisher to facilitate the evaluation procedure.
2. Initial screening: Open Access Asia's expert team will conduct an initial screening of the journal application to ensure that it meets the basic criteria for inclusion in the database, such as being peer-reviewed, having well-defined editorial policies, publishing as open-access, and having an ISSN number with verified journal contact information.
3. Technical review: A member of the technical team will review the journal application to ensure that it meets technical requirements, such as having a verified website that is functional and accessible with all the necessary information available online.
4. Quality review: The journal’s application will be critically reviewed to ensure that the journal meets OAA's quality standards, such as having a clearly defined editorial policy, adhering to ethical publishing practices, and providing high-quality content.
5. Content review: Editorial team will review a sample of articles from the journal to ensure that they meet OAA's content standards, such as being well-written, providing novel insights, and contributing to the field of study.
6. Revisions: If any revisions are required, a representative of OAA will provide feedback to the journal's publisher and ask them to make the necessary revisions.
7. Final review: OAA's editorial team will conduct a final review of the journal application to ensure that all revisions have been made and that the journal meets all inclusion criteria.
8. Approval: If the journal application is approved, the journal will be indexed in the OAA database, and the publisher will receive a confirmation email.

The evaluation procedure for journal indexing in OAA is designed to ensure that only high-quality, peer-reviewed, open-access journals are included in the database.

There are several benefits for publishers to use this online publisher portal:

1. Easy and Convenient: Publishers can conveniently submit their journal applications through the online submission system without the hassle of mailing or emailing application forms.
2. Time-Saving: The publisher portal is specifically designed to streamline the application process for both publishers and the editorial team at OAA. Publishers can swiftly submit their applications, while the editorial team can promptly conduct an initial screening to advance the application further.
3. Efficient Tracking: By using web-based submission systems, publishers can easily monitor the progress of their journal applications, from the review stage to acceptance or rejection. This tracking feature enables publishers to have a clear idea of the status of their applications, which helps them to organize their work more efficiently.
4. Improved Communication: The use of online submission systems enhances communication between publishers and the Open Access Asia Editorial team. Publishers can receive timely notifications regarding the status of their journal applications and can communicate with the editors' team if necessary.
5. Increased Visibility: Online submission systems play a crucial role in expanding the audience reach of approved journals worldwide. Upon acceptance, the journal information is published online, making it readily accessible to researchers worldwide. This wider reach enhances the visibility and impact of the journal.

No, indexing a journal in Open Access Asia is completely free. There are no charges for journal evaluation or indexing. Publishers can submit their journal information through the publisher portal for journal evaluation at https://openaccessasia.org/portal.