SEIPID - Where Scholarly Identity Becomes Persistent
The Scholarly Entity International Persistent Identifier (SEIPID) System, governed and operated by Xpertno Research Center (XRC), assigns unique SEIPIDs to all scholarly outputs for consistent identification and citation across digital platforms.
Research Links That Survive Website Failure
SEIPID is a metadata-resolvable persistent identifier assigned to scholarly digital outputs — built to keep research identifiable, citable, and discoverable across time.
Unlike redirect-only identifier systems, SEIPID preserves an independent metadata landing record that remains available even if a publisher’s website changes, goes offline, or disappears. This protects citation continuity and long-term discoverability without hosting the full-text content.
- Stable, citable SEIPIDs for articles, datasets, theses, and more
- Metadata-based issuance with structured records
- Affordable identifier plans
- Public registry + resolver infrastructure
The Old Way
Many journals worldwide remain invisible due to cost, unaffordability, and complexity.
The SEIPID Way
Affordable identifiers designed for inclusive, global scholarship.
The Old Way
Redirect-only resolution & Dead site = dead discovery
The SEIPID Way
Resolver + metadata fallback — discovery continues even if the site is offline
The Old Way
Minimal metadata stored for citation use only
The SEIPID Way
Rich metadata records: abstract, references, and structured bibliographic details.
From Metadata to a Persistent ID
Registrant account setup
Namespace activation
Metadata deposit
SEIPID issued
SEIPID Identifier Structure
Each SEIPID follows a structured identification format: [PREFIX]:[NAMESPACE]:[SUFFIX] — three segments, separated by colons, each serving a specific purpose in the identification chain.
This layered design supports journals, books, theses, conferences, datasets, and software — all within a single, stable identifier framework that's both machine-resolvable and human-recognizable.
Example only — format varies by registrant policy.
000: xijir: v1n1a1What Can Get a SEIPID?
SEIPID can be assigned to a wide range of scholarly outputs—beyond just journal articles.
Journal Articles
Research articles, reviews, editorials, short communications.
Books & Chapters
Monographs, edited volumes, book chapters and parts.
Theses & Dissertations
Institutional theses, dissertations, and supervised research.
Datasets
Research datasets with descriptive metadata and provenance.
Conference Papers
Proceedings papers, posters, abstracts, and presentations.
Reports & Working Papers
Technical reports, policy briefs, and institutional outputs.
Preprints
Early versions shared via preprint servers or repositories.
Multimedia & Learning Objects
Video lectures, research media, modules, and digital artefacts.
Our Values
Persistence Above All
Scholarly identity must survive platform changes, migrations, and institutional shifts and should not depend on a single hosting location. We design for long-term continuity and our resolution model ensures that identification remains stable even when websites change.
Integrity
Accurate, structured, and verifiable metadata forms the backbone of discoverability. We prioritise clarity, consistency, and auditability in every registry record.
Accessibility
Persistent identification should not be restricted by financial barriers. We strive to make robust identifier infrastructure accessible to journals and institutions operating across diverse resource environments.
Inclusivity
Research excellence exists everywhere. Our infrastructure is designed to support institutions across regions, disciplines, and scales and we value diverse perspectives.
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SEIPID Platform Growth
A quick overview of registry activity and system reliability.
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