Indexing and Recognition History

Since its inception, the Proceedings of the International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC) has progressively expanded its international visibility and academic standing. The publication demonstrates a consistent commitment to scholarly excellence, open-access dissemination, and long-term accessibility through recognized indexing platforms.

• 2014–2022: Published in eBook format under Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) with their dedicated eISBN.

• 2023: Transitioned to the eProceedings website hosted by Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), marking the beginning of digital open-access publication.

• 2023–Present: Indexed and discoverable via Google Scholar and the UPSI eProsiding institutional repository.

• 2025: Successfully submitted and included in the Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI) and Index Copernicus International (ICI).

• 2026: Preparing for DOAJ submission under the new continuous publication model to enhance international discoverability and open-access integration.

• 2027: Scopus preparation stage, focusing on citation performance, editorial board internationalisation, and compliance with Elsevier’s indexing standards.

The IMPAC Proceedings remains committed to upholding rigorous peer review, ethical publication practices, and broad accessibility to foster global discourse in music and performing arts scholarship.