How the ArTKL Score works
The ArTKL Score is a composite, near real-time research quality metric designed to capture dimensions that traditional indices like Scopus CiteScore or the Journal Impact Factor do not measure.
Score components (version 2)
Each component is scored from 0 to 10 and weighted. A component with no data yet uses a neutral value. Scores are recalculated every day, and every paper page shows its own breakdown.
Peer review
20%Submitted peer reviews and editorial acceptance. Imported papers and preprints score lower.
Integrity
15%The similarity check: a fully original paper scores 10, a paper 50% similar or more scores 0.
References verified
15%Each reference is checked against the Vordict research corpus: the share found, minus DOI mismatches.
Citations
15%External citation counts and papers in the Vordict corpus that cite this paper.
Readers
15%Views and downloads on artikle, on a logarithmic scale so early papers are not left behind.
Author credentials
10%Verified ORCID, institution-verified paper and co-author ORCIDs.
Abstract and keywords
10%A complete abstract of 150 to 350 words with 3 to 8 keywords.
ArTKL identifier
Every paper published on artikle receives a unique ArTKL identifier in the format ARTKL/2026/JCYB/0042: ARTKL (platform prefix) / YYYY (publication year) / JRNL (journal code) / NNNN (sequence). Anyone can confirm an identifier on the Verify page.
ArTKL Score vs other indices
Traditional indices measure citation impact retrospectively. The ArTKL Score measures publishing quality in near real-time, with transparency at every step.
| Metric | ArTKL Score | Scopus CiteScore | Journal Impact Factor | UGC-CARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Update frequency | Near real-time | Annual | Annual | Periodic |
| Open access weight | Yes - explicit multiplier | No | No | No |
| Peer review audit | Full trail recorded | Not measured | Not measured | Partial |
| Originality transparency | Score recorded | Not measured | Not measured | Not measured |
| Regional relevance | Domain-normalised | Western-weighted | Western-weighted | India-focused |
| Author verification | ORCID + institution | Not measured | Not measured | Not measured |
For accreditation bodies
UGC, NAAC, CSIR, ICAR and other bodies can request verifier access to artikle's audit records - the peer review trail, originality results, author credentials and editorial decisions of every paper.
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