Alif Index Categories: Four tiers

Your Journal's Journey to Excellence

Alif Pre-Index

The Integrity Gateway

ALIF Pre-Index is the minimum compliance gateway that evaluates a journal's digital presence, transparency, and professional integrity. It is not indexing, but the eligibility stage for SEIPID services and the foundation for applying to higher ALIF tiers (L1–L3).

ALIF Pre-Index Badge

All journals — new or existing — must pass this stage to enter the SEIPID ecosystem.

ALIF Pre-Index Badge
Alif Index: L1

Journals on the Rise

ALIF Index L1 is the first indexing tier for journals that have moved beyond minimum compliance. It recognizes journals with consistent publication activity, transparent editorial processes, and basic scholarly rigor.

ALIF L1-Index Badge

L1 journals gain basic indexing visibility and become eligible to apply for higher tiers (L2, L3).

ALIF L1-Index Badge
Alif Index: L2

Consistency. Credibility. Recognized.

ALIF Index L2 is the established quality tier for journals that have demonstrated consistent publication history, robust editorial rigor, and growing citation impact.

ALIF L2-Index Badge

L2 journals gain enhanced visibility, advanced citation analytics, and become eligible to apply for the top tier (L3) . This stage aligns with XRC indexing standards while maintaining transparency and mentorship.

ALIF L2-Index Badge
Alif Index: L3

The Mark of Exceptional Scholarship

ALIF Pre-Index is the minimum compliance gateway that evaluates a journal's digital presence, transparency, and professional integrity. It is not indexing, but the eligibility stage for SEIPID services and the foundation for applying to higher ALIF tiers (L1–L3).

ALIF L3-Index Badge

All journals — new or existing — must pass this stage to enter the SEIPID ecosystem.

ALIF L3-Index Badge

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