Evaluation of Compliance with Indexing Criteria in the Scientific Journals of UNAH, 2025

We conducted a quantitative evaluation of 17 scientific journals published by the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH), assessing four dimensions: editorial policies and management, content quality, internationalization, and digital visibility. Our analysis found that content quality represents the strongest aspect of the journals, with articles meeting international citation standards and demonstrating academic rigor. However, significant weaknesses were identified in editorial processes, ethical transparency, digital preservation, international participation, and website functionality. These deficiencies, largely dependent on institutional infrastructure and support, limit the journals’ visibility and inclusion in major indexing databases. The findings indicate that editorial improvement cannot rely solely on journal editors; advancing toward international indexing standards requires an integrated institutional strategy that strengthens editorial management and enhances the journals’ presence in recognized academic databases.