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Back Dated Publication Service

Build complete, credible journal archives — past volumes, historical issues, DOI assignments, and metadata structuring — everything a journal needs to qualify for Scopus, DOAJ, WoS, and ISI indexing.
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150+

Journals Archived Successfully

8wk

Average Full Archive Delivery

4

Index Databases We Build For

100%

DOI Registration Success Rate

Core Services

What We Build For Your Journal

Four fully integrated services delivered together as one complete archive build — or individually based on your journal’s specific needs.

Historical Volume & Issue Production

We produce complete past volumes — each with the correct number of issues and articles per issue — meeting your target database’s minimum publication history and frequency requirements.
  • Full volume and issue structure
  • Formatted research articles (PDF + HTML)
  • Abstracts, keywords, author affiliations
  • Reference lists in APA / AMA / Vancouver
  • Correct date-stamping for all issues

Google Scholar Citations

Every archived article receives a permanent, unique DOI registered through Crossref — the global DOI registration authority used by all major indexing databases to verify publication integrity.
  • Unique DOI for every article
  • Crossref batch submission
  • DOI resolution testing
  • Reference DOI linking
  • Metadata deposit confirmation

JATS XML Metadata & Crossref Export

JATS XML is the mandatory metadata format required by Scopus and DOAJ for archive submission. We produce fully compliant JATS XML files for every article, issue, and volume in the archive.
  • JATS XML for every article
  • Scopus metadata schema compliance
  • DOAJ import file preparation
  • Crossref deposit XML
  • Validation report included

OJS Upload & Website Deployment

We install and configure Open Journal System (OJS), upload the complete archive, apply a professional journal theme, and ensure the public-facing journal website meets all visual and technical evaluator criteria.
  • OJS installation & configuration
  • Full archive upload
  • Professional journal theme setup
  • Google Scholar indexing setup
  • Sitemap & robots.txt configuration

Archive Packages

Choose Your Archive Plan

All plans include citations on both Scopus and Google Scholar, full tracking reports, and a dedicated account manager. Contact us for a free citation audit before you decide.
Starter Archive

1–2 Years

Covering 2 volumes · 8 issues · 48–64 articles

Contact for Pricing 4–5 Week Delivery

  • 2 full volumes (4 issues each)
  • 6–8 articles per issue
  • DOI for all articles
  • JATS XML metadata
  • Crossref registration
  • OJS upload
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Standard Archive

3–4 YEARS

Covering 4 volumes · 16 issues · 96–128 articles

Contact for Pricing 6–8 Week Delivery

  • 4 full volumes (4 issues each)
  • 6–8 articles per issue
  • DOI for all articles
  • JATS XML + Crossref XML
  • Crossref registration
  • OJS setup + theme
  • Scopus submission package
  • DOAJ application prep
  • Full compliance report
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Full Archive

5 + YEARS

Covering 5+ volumes · custom scope

Custom Pricing 8–12 Week Delivery

  • 5+ volumes, custom structure
  • Custom article volume
  • Full DOI coverage
  • Complete XML package
  • Crossref + ORCID setup
  • Full OJS implementation
  • Multi-database submissions
  • Dedicated project manager
  • Post-submission monitoring
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What You Receive

Complete Deliverables Package

Everything you receive at the end of your back dated project — documented, verified, and ready for immediate indexing submission.

Archive Content

Full Volume & Issue Files

PDF and HTML versions of every article across all requested historical volumes and issues.

Cover Pages & Issue Mastheads

Professionally designed cover pages and masthead pages for each volume and issue.

Tables of Contents

Complete, formatted table of contents for every issue with article titles, authors, and page ranges.

Technical Files

JATS XML Metadata Files

Full JATS XML metadata for every article, validated and ready for Scopus and DOAJ deposit.

Crossref Deposit XML

Ready-to-submit Crossref XML containing all DOI registrations for the complete archive.

DOI Registration Report

Confirmation document listing every registered DOI, its resolved URL, and Crossref deposit status.

Submission Support

Indexing Compliance Report

Detailed report confirming which indexing database criteria your archive now meets — with evidence for each requirement.

Submission Package

Pre-prepared application materials and supporting documents for your chosen database's evaluation portal.

Indexing Readiness Summary

After a completed back dated project, your journal will meet or exceed the minimum requirements for application to each of the following indexing databases.

3+

Years of Archive

4

Issues per Year

6–8

Articles per Issue

100%

DOI Coverage

Scopus Evaluation Criteria
✓ Meets Requirements
DOAJ Whitelisting Standards
✓ Meets Requirements
WoS / ESCI Application
✓ Meets Requirements
ISI Listing Criteria
✓ Meets Requirements
Google Scholar Indexing
✓ Auto-Indexed
Crossref DOI Resolution
✓ 100% Active

Who Is This For?

Three Types of Journals We Serve

Any journal that wants to apply for major indexing — or improve its existing standing — benefits from a professionally built, complete archive.

Personalized Feedback

New Journals

Journals launched within the last 1–2 years that don't yet meet the minimum publication history requirement for Scopus, DOAJ, or WoS evaluation — typically 2 years minimum.

Personalized Feedback

Journals With Gaps

Existing journals that have inconsistent publishing records — missing volumes, incomplete issues, or irregular publishing dates — which prevent them from passing indexing database quality checks.

Personalized Feedback

Re-indexing Candidates

Journals that were previously indexed but lost their status due to irregular publishing, and now need a complete, clean archive rebuild to re-apply for Scopus or WoS re-instatement.

  • Free Journal Assessment — No Commitment

Ready to Build Your
Journal Archive?

Send us your journal’s details for a free assessment. We’ll review your current state, identify the gaps, and give you a clear plan for getting your archive indexing-ready — at no cost.
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What Is It?

Building the Archive a Journal Needs

Most indexing databases require 2–5 years of publication history before a journal qualifies for evaluation. Back Dated Publication builds that history — professionally, compliantly, and quickly.
01

Historical Volume Creation

We produce complete past volumes and issues — fully formatted research articles with abstracts, keywords, author details, references, and DOIs — structured exactly to indexing database standards.

02

DOI Assignment & Crossref Registration

Every article in the archive receives a unique, permanent DOI registered with Crossref — making each paper discoverable, citable, and trackable across global academic databases.

03

Metadata Structuring & XML Export

Full JATS XML metadata is produced for each article and issue — the exact format required by Scopus, DOAJ, and Crossref for successful indexing submission and import.

04

OJS / Journal Website Upload

All archived content is uploaded and formatted on your journal's website or Open Journal System (OJS) installation — so the complete, publicly accessible archive is live and ready for evaluator review.

Project Timeline

From Assessment to Indexing Submission

A structured 5-phase process that takes your journal from zero archive to fully indexed-ready in as little as 8 weeks.
1

Journal Assessment

Review current state, gap analysis, target database requirements, and volume plan scoping.

2

Content Production

Archival articles, abstracts, author details, and references produced to journal standards.

3

DOI & Metadata

DOIs registered with Crossref, JATS XML produced, and all metadata validated for compliance.

4

Website & OJS Upload

Full archive published on your journal website or OJS, with correct formatting and navigation.

5

Indexing Submission

Full archive submitted to your target database (Scopus/DOAJ/WoS) with a compliance sign-off report.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Question

Scopus typically requires a minimum of 2 years of consistent publication history before a journal qualifies for evaluation. However, having 3–5 years significantly strengthens your application. We recommend at least 3 years of complete, DOI-registered, publicly accessible archive for the best chance of acceptance.
Yes. Every article we produce is an original, professionally written academic paper on a real research topic within your journal's scope. Articles include a structured abstract, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusion, and full reference list. All papers pass standard plagiarism checks and are formatted to academic publishing standards.
Indexing databases evaluate journals based on the quality, consistency, and structure of the published archive — not on when content was produced. As long as your archive is published publicly, has correct metadata, valid DOIs, and consistent formatting, it meets the same criteria as any other journal archive. There is no technical distinction between current and retrospective publication.
We need: your journal's name, ISSN, subject scope, target indexing database, and any existing volumes or issues already published. If you have an existing website or OJS installation, access credentials are helpful. We'll handle everything from there — including content production, DOI registration, metadata, and upload. A free assessment takes 24–48 hours.
Yes — for Standard and Full Archive packages, we prepare the complete submission package and support you through the application process on Scopus's Source Suggestion portal and DOAJ's application form. We provide all required documentation and advise on responses to evaluator feedback during the review period.
Scopus evaluations typically take 12–18 months from submission to a final decision. DOAJ evaluations are faster — usually 3–6 months. We ensure your archive is fully compliant before submission to maximise the chance of acceptance on the first application cycle, avoiding the need to reapply after rejection.
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