📌 Introduction to DOI - Digital Object Identifier and Crossref
In the modern academic publishing ecosystem, assigning a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) has become essential. A DOI ensures your research is:
- ✅ Easily citable
- ✅ Globally discoverable
- ✅ Permanently accessible
But a DOI isn’t just a hyperlink — it’s a digital fingerprint for your article. Among all DOI registration agencies, Crossref stands out as the leading non-profit, helping scholarly publishers worldwide manage DOIs and metadata.
🔍 What is a DOI?
A DOI is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to a digital object such as a journal article, book chapter, or dataset. It provides a persistent and unbreakable link, even if the content’s web address changes.
📌 Example DOI: https://doi.org/10.1234/abc56789
🧩 What is Crossref?
Crossref is a global community of scholarly publishers working together to make content easy to find, link, cite, and track. As an official DOI Registration Agency, Crossref provides:
- DOI registration & prefix assignment
- Metadata deposit for indexing
- Cited-by citation tracking
- Crossmark for article updates
- Similarity Check (plagiarism detection)
- ORCID integration for author ID linking
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🛠️ Why Use Crossref DOI Services?
- ✅ Persistent Linking – DOIs offer stable and permanent access
- ✅ Increased Discoverability – Indexed by Google Scholar, Scopus, WoS
- ✅ Citation Tracking – Track who cites your article
- ✅ Credibility – DOIs reflect adherence to international standards
📊 Quick Facts:
- 150+ million DOIs registered via Crossref
- 19,000+ members across 140+ countries
- Recognized by major universities and funding agencies
📌 Need DOIs for Your Journal?
We are an official Sponsor Partner of Crossref through Sequence Research and Development (SRND). As a sponsored member, you don’t pay the $275/year Crossref fee—just pay per DOI.
✅ Benefits of Getting DOIs Through SRND:
- No annual Crossref membership
- Only pay per DOI
- Quick processing and setup
- Trusted and affordable
🔖 Pricing Details
📌 DOI Membership Fee
- ✅ One-time prefix setup: ₹3,990
- 💡 Waived if using our OJS Hosting
📦 Prepaid DOI Plans
- Plan A – 25 DOIs: ₹4,375
- Plan B – 70 DOIs: ₹10,500
- 📞 Bulk Plan? Contact us for custom pricing
💳 Example Total Cost (Plan B)
- DOI Membership: ₹3,990
- DOI Package (70 DOIs): ₹10,500
- Total: ₹14,490 + 18% GST
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📞 Ready to Register DOIs?
Before registering your journal for DOIs, please ensure the following:
- ✅ Functional journal website
- ✅ Valid ISSN (Print or Online)
- ✅ Transparent editorial and peer review policy
- ✅ At least one published issue or article
📝 You can register DOIs in two ways:
- 🔗 Directly via Crossref: crossref.org
- 🔗 Through SRND (Sponsored Partner): ojscloud.com
🛤️ How to Get a Crossref DOI Prefix
| Criteria | 🅰️ Direct from Crossref | 🅱️ Via Sponsored Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Setup Cost | High | Low or Free |
| Annual Membership Fee | $275/year | None (included) |
| Technical Skills Needed | High | Low (we help) |
| Prefix Ownership | ✅ You own it | ✅ You own it |
| Support | Crossref | Sponsor support |
| Onboarding Speed | Slow | Fast (3–5 days) |
| DOI Tools & API | ✅ | ✅ |
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❓ Do Sponsored Partners Offer Unique Prefixes?
✅ Yes — Each journal gets its own unique DOI prefix under the sponsor's Crossref account.
📞 Register Through a Sponsor
Sequence Research and Development Pvt. Ltd. is an official Crossref Sponsor authorized to:
- Assign DOI prefixes
- Manage metadata
- Provide onboarding & support
🔗 Visit: www.ojscloud.com/doi-pricing
📧 Email: support@ijnrd.org
- 🆓 Free onboarding & consultation
- ⚙️ Metadata & indexing support
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🚀 Fast setup in 3–5 business days
🎯 Conclusion
Using Crossref DOI services ensures credibility, global reach, and discoverability for your publications. For journals, especially those with limited budgets, choosing a Sponsored Partner like SRND offers an affordable, efficient way to assign DOIs without long wait times or technical complexity.
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