Indexes and Databases
Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) is an online platform that brings together open-access scientific journals covering a wide range of disciplines. It facilitates the global dissemination of research and promotes collaboration among scientists by providing free access to articles and studies.
Latindex, an acronym for “Regional Online Information System for Scientific Journals from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal,” is an online database that catalogs and evaluates scientific and academic journals from the region. Its objective is to ensure the quality and visibility of publications while promoting the dissemination of reliable and relevant knowledge.
Dialnet is an online platform that provides access to an extensive collection of scientific and academic publications in Spanish. It enables users to search for and access articles, theses, books, and other materials across various disciplines, fostering knowledge exchange within the Spanish-speaking academic community.
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is an online database that brings together open-access scientific journals from around the world. It offers a diverse catalog of high-quality publications in different fields, allowing researchers and readers to access reliable and freely available content.
Open Academic Journals Index (OAJI) is an online platform that indexes and provides information about open-access academic journals. It helps researchers and readers find and access reliable and relevant journals across various disciplines. OAJI contributes to the dissemination and visibility of open-access research.
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) is part of the Web of Science platform and identifies and highlights emerging and promising journals across various disciplines. Although inclusion in ESCI is not equivalent to being indexed in the main Web of Science Core Collection indexes, inclusion provides journals with greater visibility and enables their publications to be tracked and cited by the global scientific community.
The Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) is an international organization dedicated to promoting research, dialogue, and cooperation in the field of social sciences in Latin America and the Caribbean. It brings together researchers, academics, and research centers to foster the exchange of knowledge and the analysis of key social and political issues in the region.
Latin American Citations in Social Sciences and Humanities (CLASE) is an online database that collects and provides access to bibliographic references for articles, books, theses, and other academic materials related to the social sciences and humanities in Latin America.
Latin American Bibliography (BIBLAT) is an online database that compiles bibliographic information on publications related to Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides references to books, articles, theses, and other resources in various disciplines, including the social sciences and humanities.
Information Matrix for the Analysis of Journals (MIAR) is an online tool that provides detailed information about scientific and academic journals. It offers metrics, quality indicators, and data related to the visibility and reputation of journals in different fields.
Crossref Metadata Search is an online tool that allows users to search for and access metadata for academic content, including articles, journals, books, and other resources. It facilitates the retrieval of detailed information about scientific publications, such as titles, authors, abstracts, and links to the full-text version.
The Ibero-American Network for Innovation and Scientific Knowledge (REDIB) is an online platform that brings together and promotes the dissemination of academic and scientific content in Spanish and Portuguese. It provides access to a wide range of resources, including journals, books, theses, and other materials across various disciplines, fostering collaboration among researchers in Ibero-America.
