Hi Dr Mezrag We have a similar problem with a 7.6.2 site: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=site%3Aresearchspace.ukzn.ac.za
I've gone through the guide repeatedly and have requested help via the email address, but had no response. Please let me know if you find a way to resolve this. Sean On Thu, 3 Oct 2024 at 18:21, DSpace Technical Support < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > You should get in touch with Google Scholar to see if they have advice on > what might be going on. See their Troubleshooting guide, which also has a > link on how to contact them (see bullet 6 of that guide): > https://scholar.google.com/intl/en/scholar/inclusion.html#troubleshooting > > Please be aware that DSpace 7.6.2 also did provide some SEO fixes. See > the "SEO improvements" in the 7.6.2 release notes: > https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSDOC7x/Release+Notes#ReleaseNotes-7.6.2ReleaseNotes > > Finally, make sure you are obviously following all the SEO guidelines at > https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSDOC7x/Search+Engine+Optimization > > Tim > > On Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:24:42 AM UTC-5 > [email protected] wrote: > >> Dear Dspace Technical Team, >> >> I have an issue with the indexing of our institutional repository, >> University of M'sila Institutional Repository ( >> https://dspace.univ-msila.dz/), on Google Scholar. >> >> In September 2023, our repository boasted approximately 28,900 indexed >> items. However, in December 2023, we witnessed a dramatic decrease. All >> previously indexed items have vanished, leaving our current count at zero >> on Google Scholar (March 2024). With the knowledge that we were using the >> old version of DSpace (Version 4.2), we have updated DSpace to version >> 7.6.1 since April 2024. Additionally, we followed the official search >> engine optimization guide. Unfortunately, the problem persists. >> >> For your reference, here's a search for our repository on Google Scholar: >> >> >> https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=site%3Adspace.univ-msila.dz&oq= >> >> Our university's technical team has tirelessly attempted to resolve the >> issue, but to no avail. >> >> We urgently request any guidance or information you can offer to rectify >> the indexing problems plaguing our repository. Additionally, if possible, >> we'd appreciate knowing the point of contact at Google Scholar who handles >> such matters. >> Sincerely, >> Dr Fares Mezrag >> IT Manager >> M’sila University > > -- > All messages to this mailing list should adhere to the Code of Conduct: > https://www.lyrasis.org/about/Pages/Code-of-Conduct.aspx > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "DSpace Technical Support" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/dspace-tech/15ec959b-5509-45b2-953a-61da6b34e6aen%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/dspace-tech/15ec959b-5509-45b2-953a-61da6b34e6aen%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- All messages to this mailing list should adhere to the Code of Conduct: https://www.lyrasis.org/about/Pages/Code-of-Conduct.aspx --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DSpace Technical Support" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/dspace-tech/CA%2BxAuhMTG1rV_aY_RLxPrfhfHMZ5g7K8EeaZGXtJ4jH2meQZvA%40mail.gmail.com.
