The article analyzes the impact of national policies concerning scientific publications on the indexing of journals from the Republic of Moldova in international databases, such as Web of Science (WoS), Scopus and Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), during the period 2008-2024. It highlights the influence of national regulations on increasing the international visibility of research, aligning journals with the requirements of international platforms, as well as the challenges encountered. DOAJ records the largest number of indexed journals and articles, reflecting the popularity of open access publishing, while WoS and Scopus impose more rigorous criteria. The recommendations aim to improve editorial quality, adopt international best practices and promote open access in order to increase the international recognition of research of the Republic of Moldova.
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