Abstract: Quest Macau (ISSN 3081-1414, eISSN 3081-1422, CODEN: AQABAF, DOI prefix: https://doi.org/10.66106/aqabaf), a gold open-access Chinese-language academic quarterly published by Quest Press Limited, has recently been officially indexed by the ICI World of Journals database. Operated by Index Copernicus International of Poland, the database covers over 45,000 scientific journals from more than 150 countries. Known for its strict inclusion criteria and transparent publishing process, it is one of the most influential scholarly literature databases in Central and Eastern Europe. Rooted in Macau with a global outlook, the journal focuses on interdisciplinary and cross-cutting research, with regular sections covering social sciences, humanities research, public policy, technological innovation, and regional studies. All accepted articles undergo rigorous international peer review and are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, making them permanently and freely accessible. This indexing marks international recognition of the journal's academic quality, establishing a new international stage for interdisciplinary research. This article, taking into account the journal's positioning, analyzes the practical value of this indexing.
Quest Macau 《澳门求索》编辑部 Editorial Office (Wed,) studied this question.