ERIH+ (European Reference Index for the Humanities and Social Sciences) is a European reference index for publications in the humanities and social sciences that promotes academic quality and transparency. It is managed by the Norwegian Research Data Centre (NSD) and includes journals and publication series that meet international academic standards.
What is the ERIH+ score and how does it compare?
– ERIH+ is not an “impact factor” or ranking in the sense of Scopus or Web of Science. It is a qualitative index that validates journals that adhere to essential academic standards – peer review, an international editorial board, a defined periodicity and appropriate citations.
– ERIH+ journals are considered to be more credible and transparent than national or non-peer-reviewed journals, but their prestige is slightly lower than that of Scopus or Web of Science indexed journals.
– In many countries and universities, publications in ERIH+ journals are recognised in academic assessments and may be required, for example, for dissertation defence or funding applications, especially in the humanities and social sciences.
Why publish in ERIH+ indexed journals?
1) Academic reputation – publications in indexed journals demonstrate compliance with international standards.
2) Increased visibility – publications become more accessible to the wider academic community, encouraging citations and collaboration.
3) Official recognition – some countries or project programmes require publications directly in ERIH+ journals.
4) Pathway to higher-level publications – experience in ERIH+ journals facilitates progression to Scopus or Web of Science publications.
How do I check if a journal is included in ERIH+?
1) Visit the official website: https://kanalregister.hkdir.no/publiseringskanaler/erihplus/
2) Type the journal name or ISSN into the search engine.
3) Review the results – if the journal is found, it is in the ERIH+ index. Always check the ISSN too to avoid confusion with similar titles.
Conclusion
Publications in ERIH+ indexed journals are an important step towards international academic communication and research transparency. For authors in the humanities and social sciences, ERIH+ is often a required or recommended standard for journal selection.
If you need help in selecting or verifying a journal, the HR Line EU team can help you find the right journal and support you in the application process, as well as train you in selecting journals to suit your goals and needs.
