Citation Quality and Reference Selection

At IBAS Journal, we emphasize the importance of citing high-quality, relevant, and authoritative sources to ensure the scholarly rigor and impact of published research. Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize references from reputable, peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books.

Specifically, we recommend that authors:

• Prioritize publications indexed in leading global databases such as Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science (including SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI) and Scopus. These indexes are recognized for curating high-quality, peer-reviewed academic literature.

• Ensure the relevance and direct contribution of each cited work to their manuscript's arguments, methodology, or discussion.

• Use a diverse range of current and seminal works in their field, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the existing literature.

• Carefully evaluate the quality and credibility of all sources, including those from emerging fields or interdisciplinary areas that may not yet be widely indexed.

By upholding these standards in reference selection, authors contribute to the overall academic excellence of their work and to the integrity and standing of IBAS Journal within the global scholarly community.

Please note that the suggestions regarding reference selection are intended to enhance the scholarly quality and rigor of your manuscript and are not a condition for acceptance.