{"id":7550,"date":"2026-03-30T23:55:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/?p=7550"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:52:39","slug":"how-to-get-in-wos-proceeding-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/ot\/how-to-get-in-wos-proceeding-index\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get in WOS Proceeding Index"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting a conference <strong>proceedings book indexed in Web of Science (CPCI \u2013 Conference Proceedings Citation Index)<\/strong> is absolutely possible\u2014but it\u2019s not about a single submission. It\u2019s about building a <em>credible, repeatable conference system<\/em> that meets Clarivate\u2019s quality filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the <strong>real, practical roadmap (used by conferences that actually get accepted):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf 1. Understand What WoS CPCI Really Evaluates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarivate does <strong>not index \u201ca book\u201d alone<\/strong>. It evaluates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>conference itself<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>publisher<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>editorial &amp; peer-review system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>consistency across years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Think: <em>\u201cconference ecosystem\u201d<\/em>, not just proceedings PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf1 2. Minimum Structural Requirements (Non-Negotiable)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Conference Identity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear, academic name (avoid generic or spammy titles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defined scope (e.g. trade, economics\u2014not \u201call sciences\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular frequency (annual is best)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example (strong):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cInternational Conference on Trade, Economics and Business\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Proceedings Book Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ISBN (mandatory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOI for each paper (strongly recommended via Crossref)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structured metadata (title, abstract, keywords, affiliations)<\/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\">\u2705 Publisher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Springer (LNNS, LNBIP series)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elsevier (Procedia \u2013 limited now)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEEE (for technical fields)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Independent publishing is possible, but MUCH harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d 3. Peer Review System (Critical)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where most fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-blind peer review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least <strong>2 reviewers per paper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear acceptance rate (target: 30\u201360%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Published review policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Use systems like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Journal Systems (you mentioned this \u2014 good choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EasyChair \/ ConfTool (also accepted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d 4. Internationalization (Very Important)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarivate checks diversity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Authors from <strong>multiple countries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editorial board international<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewers from different institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conference language: <strong>English only<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Red flag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>80\u201390% authors from one country = high rejection risk<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca 5. Academic Credibility Signals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognized keynote speakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent committees (real academics, verifiable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethics policies:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plagiarism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retraction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaints (you already added this \ud83d\udc4d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfe 6. Publishing Format (How to Structure Proceedings)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Best structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>- Front matter\n- Preface\n- Committees\n- Peer review statement\n- Table of contents\n- Papers (DOI + metadata)\n- Index\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcec 7. How to Apply (Actual Process)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t directly \u201cupload a book\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Publish proceedings (online + ISBN + DOI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure indexing visibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Scholar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crossref<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional repositories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit to Clarivate:<br>\ud83d\udc49 via publisher OR direct evaluation request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarivate submission system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Link:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/webofsciencegroup\/journal-evaluation-process\/\">https:\/\/clarivate.com\/webofsciencegroup\/journal-evaluation-process\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f3 8. Timeline Reality<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First evaluation: 3\u20139 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often requires <strong>2\u20133 conference editions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acceptance rarely happens on first attempt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udea8 9. Common Reasons for Rejection<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Fake or weak peer review<br>\u274c Too many local authors<br>\u274c No DOI \/ bad metadata<br>\u274c Predatory look (spam emails, fast acceptance)<br>\u274c No academic reputation<br>\u274c One-time conference (no continuity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a1 10. Strategic Shortcut (What Actually Works Best)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If your goal is <strong>fast WoS CPCI entry<\/strong>, do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option A (Best)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Partner with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Springer conference series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEEE conference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 They handle indexing pipeline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option B (Independent but Strong)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Build:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OJS-based system \u2714 (you already plan this)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strict peer review \u2714<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International editorial board \u2714<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOI + ISBN \u2714<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual repetition \u2714<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then apply after <strong>2nd or 3rd edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 Pro Insight (Important for You)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you&#8217;re running <strong>InTraders conference<\/strong>, your best path is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Position it as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cInternational Trade &amp; Economics Conference\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrow scope (NOT too broad)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong academic branding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use OJS for review tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish proceedings professionally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build citation + visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a conference proceedings book indexed in Web of Science (CPCI \u2013 Conference Proceedings Citation Index) is absolutely<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2684,"featured_media":5798,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[6247,6248,6401,6399,6400,6398],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-7550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ot","tag-chatgbt","tag-chatgbt-blog","tag-how-to-get-in-wos-proceeding-index","tag-trend-blog","tag-trend-topics","tag-wos-proceeding-index-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7550","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=7550"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7551,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7550\/revisions\/7551"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7550"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intraders.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=7550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}