{"id":7456,"date":"2026-02-04T21:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/?p=7456"},"modified":"2026-02-06T22:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:36:31","slug":"making-a-journal-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/ot\/making-a-journal-international\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a journal international"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Great question \u2014 and I like that you\u2019re thinking <em>strategically<\/em>, not just \u201chow to publish more.\u201d<br>Making a journal <strong>international<\/strong> is mostly about <strong>credibility + visibility + diversity<\/strong>, not just language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple, practical roadmap you can actually follow step-by-step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d 1. Use English as the main language (or bilingual)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Full English OR<br>\u2705 English + local language (titles\/abstracts both)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>professional language editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>native-proofreading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consistent academic style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Poor English = instant rejection by international authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 2. Build an international editorial board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is HUGE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indexers look at this first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>at least <strong>40\u201360% foreign members<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10+ different countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recognizable academics (Scopus\/WoS profiles)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>invite people who already published in similar journals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offer \u201ceditorial board certificate + visibility\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 If 90% editors are from one country \u2192 journal looks local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda 3. Attract foreign authors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need diversity in published papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to reach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>minimum <strong>30\u201350% international authors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>conference partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>special issues with guest editors abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CFP posts in:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ResearchGate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LinkedIn groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mailing lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>academic Facebook groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EasyChair\/Conference alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d 4. Get indexed (visibility = international status)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indexing makes you discoverable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Scholar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOAJ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EBSCO \/ ProQuest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ROAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OpenAlex<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Then aim for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scopus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web of Science (ESCI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Without indexing = invisible internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfe 5. Follow international publishing standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Very important for trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your journal must have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 DOI for every article<br>\u2705 ORCID integration<br>\u2705 Crossref membership<br>\u2705 COPE ethics policy<br>\u2705 plagiarism check (Turnitin\/iThenticate)<br>\u2705 clear peer review process<br>\u2705 publication schedule on time<br>\u2705 author guidelines in English<br>\u2705 transparent fees (if any)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf10 6. Professional website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website is your \u201cfirst impression.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>clean English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fast loading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mobile friendly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>full editorial board info (with affiliations + countries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear ethics policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>archive pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOI links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>indexing badges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If it looks amateur \u2192 authors don\u2019t trust it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc8 7. Publish regularly &amp; consistently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indexers hate irregular journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 issues\/year (minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OR 4 issues\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Never:<br>\u274c skip issues<br>\u274c delay publication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistency = credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd1d 8. Collaborate internationally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boost reputation faster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>special issues with foreign universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>international conference proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>guest editors from abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>joint calls for papers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes your journal look global, not local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Quick Checklist (printable mindset)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Are most articles in English?<br>\u2714 Do we have foreign editors?<br>\u2714 Do we publish foreign authors?<br>\u2714 Are we indexed?<br>\u2714 Do we follow COPE\/DOI standards?<br>\u2714 Does the website look professional?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answer \u201cno\u201d to 2+ \u2192 that\u2019s your priority area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/may\/\">The 15th InTraders International Conference On Multidisciplinary Studies, 18-19 May 2026, Bucharest, Romania<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dergipark.org.tr\/en\/pub\/intraders\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/intraders-journal-768x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/intraders-journal-768x160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/intraders-journal-768x160-300x63.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great question \u2014 and I like that you\u2019re thinking strategically, not just \u201chow to publish more.\u201dMaking a journal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2684,"featured_media":5663,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[5124,6257,304,601],"yst_prominent_words":[836,5004,1145,2496,1100,802,1142,1192,1764,2824,3900],"class_list":["post-7456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ot","tag-blogger","tag-chatgbtblog","tag-intraders","tag-intraders-journal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2684"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7456"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7457,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7456\/revisions\/7457"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7456"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=7456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}