SEIPID - Persistent Identifier Infrastructure for Scholarly Outputs
The Scholarly Entity International Persistent Identifier (SEIPID) System, governed and operated by Xpertno Research Center (XRC), assigns unique SEIPIDs to all scholarly outputs, designed to preserve citation continuity and discoverability even when publisher websites change or disappear.
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.
How SEIPID Works
Registrant account setup
Namespace activation
Metadata deposit
SEIPID issued
Identifier Format
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: v1n1a1Our Values
Persistence Above All
Scholarly records should remain identifiable across platform changes, migrations, and institutional shifts. SEIPID is designed to preserve continuity beyond any single hosting location.
Integrity
Discoverability depends on accurate, structured, and verifiable metadata. We prioritise clarity, consistency, and auditability in every registry record.
Accessibility
Persistent identification should not be limited by cost. We aim to make robust identifier infrastructure practical for journals and institutions across diverse resource settings.
Inclusivity
Research excellence exists across regions, disciplines, and institutions of every scale. SEIPID is built to support broad participation in the scholarly record.
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SEIPID Platform Growth
A quick overview of registry activity and system reliability.