Review Timeline — Arab Metric Score

Step-by-Step Review Process

Step 01

Day 0

Submission

Submit your journal via the online form. Provide your ISSN, journal URL, editorial board details, and a sample issue. No payment is required at this stage.

ISSN (print and/or electronic)
Active journal website URL
Editorial board list with affiliations
Aims & scope statement
Sample issue (last 12 months)

Step 02

Days 1–5

Eligibility Pre-screen

Our team verifies that your journal meets the basic eligibility requirements before the full review begins. You are notified of the outcome by email.

Origin or focus in Arab World
Minimum 2 years of continuous publication
Minimum 20 published articles
Languages: Arabic, English
DOI assignment required

Step 03

Days 5–7

Plan Selection & Payment

Once your journal passes the pre-screen you will receive an invitation to select a plan and complete payment. Your review SLA clock starts after payment is confirmed.

Choose Starter, Professional, or Elite plan
Secure payment via card or bank transfer
Confirmation email with review reference number
SLA timer begins from payment date

Step 04

Varies by plan

Full Quality Review

Our reviewers assess your journal across five weighted dimensions. Each dimension is scored independently before the final AMS score is calculated.

Citation impact (35% weight)
Editorial quality (15% weight)
H-index & author analytics (25% weight)
Open access compliance (15% weight)
Peer review rigour (10% weight)

Step 05

Within SLA

Decision & Score Assignment

You receive a detailed report with your AMS score, quartile placement, and reviewer comments. Approved journals proceed immediately to indexing.

Q1: 80–100 (Top-tier)
Q2: 65–79 (High quality)
Q3: 50–64 (Established)
Q4: 0–49 (Under observation)
Rejected journals receive a full refund within 14 business days

Step 06

Within 3 business days of approval

Indexing & Live Listing

Approved journals are added to the AMS database. Your profile page, AMS score badge, and citation data go live and are updated quarterly.

Journal profile page published
AMS badge & certificate issued
Citation data synced via CrossRef
Listed in subject, country, and publisher rankings
Annual re-evaluation scheduled

Review Speed by Plan

Starter

$299/yr

90days

Review SLA

Basic AMS profile listing
ISSN verification
Annual review
Email support
90-day indexing review

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Common Questions

When does the SLA clock start?

The review SLA begins from the date payment is confirmed — not from submission. Journals that fail the pre-screen are not charged.

What if my journal is rejected?

You receive a full refund within 14 business days. A detailed rejection report is included so you can address the gaps and reapply.

Can I track my submission status?

Yes — you will receive email updates at each stage. A submission reference number is provided after payment.

How often is the AMS score updated?

Citation data is synced quarterly via CrossRef. Full re-evaluations run annually. Score changes are published on your journal profile page.

Can I appeal a decision?

Yes — you may request one appeal within 30 days of the decision. Appeals are reviewed by a senior panel within 14 business days.

Is the review process confidential?

All reviewer identities are kept confidential. Your journal data is not shared with third parties during or after the review.

Ready to start your review?

Submit your journal today — pre-screening is free and takes less than 5 minutes.

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