SEIPID — Persistent Identifier
Infrastructure for Scholarly Platforms & Outputs
SEIPID Infrastructure issues persistent identifiers (SEIPIDs) to all types of scholarly outputs and Namespace Identifiers (NiDs) to registered scholarly platforms—including journals, repositories, archives, and publishers. Independent public metadata records, citation tracking, and structured metadata for search engines and AI systems help keep platforms and their outputs identifiable, citable, and discoverable—even when their original websites change or become unavailable.
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Its own public metadata record
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A lasting identity.
What does SEIPID Infrastructure provide?
- Stable, citable persistent identifiers (SEIPIDs) for articles, datasets, theses, and more.
- Supports search engine indexing and AI discovery through structured, machine-readable metadata.
- Citation tracking — cited-by connections at output, namespace, and author level.
- Unique Namespace IDs and dedicated public metadata records for scholarly platforms.
- Persistent resolution and preserved metadata when source websites change or go offline.
- Reusable CC0 metadata, ready-to-use citations, and downloads such as BibTeX and JSON-LD.
- One account to manage multiple namespaces, scholarly records, and authorised team members.
The Old Way
Many journals worldwide remain invisible due to cost, unaffordability, and complexity.
The SEIPID Way
Affordable identifiers for inclusive, global scholarship — including free two-year access for eligible under-resourced journals.
The Old Way
Redirect-only resolution — dead site equals 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.
Research Links That Survive
Website Failure
Scholarly links break far more often than people realize. When a publisher moves domains, redesigns its site, or shuts down, the URLs behind thousands of citations quietly stop working — a well-documented problem known as link rot, or reference decay. The research still exists; it just can no longer be reached where the citation points.
That is the gap SEIPID closes. Every registered output keeps an independent, permanent metadata record, so the identifier keeps resolving even when the publisher's original link dies — still showing what the work is, who wrote it, and where it lived. Citations stay valid and the scholarly record stays discoverable, without SEIPID ever hosting the full text.
Our Values
Persistence Above All
Integrity
Accessibility
Inclusivity
What We Provide
- Stable, citable SEIPIDs for articles, datasets, theses, and more
- Metadata-based issuance with structured records
- Affordable identifier plans
- Public registry + resolver infrastructure
- Citation tracking — cited-by at article, journal, and author level
The Old Way
Many journals worldwide remain invisible due to cost, unaffordability, and complexity.
The SEIPID Way
Affordable identifiers for inclusive, global scholarship — including free two-year access for eligible under-resourced journals.
The Old Way
Redirect-only resolution — dead site equals 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 does SEIPID compare with DOI-based services?
SEIPID brings persistent identification, dedicated public records, source-link monitoring, citation tools, and shared management together for scholarly platforms and their outputs.
SEIPID is not a DOI — it is an independent identifier with its own resilient resolution. The two can coexist.
SEIPID Platform Growth
A quick overview of registry activity and system reliability.
How many SEIPIDs have been resolved since September 2026?
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Total SEIPID resolutions to date
Resolve a SEIPID
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is SEIPID?
SEIPID is the Scholarly Entity International Persistent Identifier Infrastructure, governed and operated by Xpertno Research Center (XRC). It issues unique, persistent identifiers (SEIPIDs) to scholarly outputs and Namespace Identifiers (NiDs) to registered scholarly platforms, including journals, repositories, archives, publishers, scholarly presses, and conference organisations.
Through persistent resolution and independent public metadata records, SEIPID helps keep scholarly platforms and their outputs identifiable, citable, and discoverable—even when their original web addresses change or become unavailable.
What is the difference between a Namespace ID (NiD) and a SEIPID?
A NiD identifies a registered scholarly platform and is issued after successful namespace registration. The platform has its own public record, whether or not it has registered any scholarly outputs.
A SEIPID identifies an individual scholarly output registered under that NiD, such as an article, book, thesis, or dataset. Each registered output receives its own unique, persistent SEIPID.
For example, a journal has its own NiD, while each article registered under that journal receives its own SEIPID.
What does my scholarly platform gain with SEIPID?
SEIPID helps your scholarly platform and its research become easier to discover, understand, cite, and reuse. Structured public metadata, including JSON-LD, supports search engine indexing and AI-powered discovery, helping compatible systems recognise your platform, its outputs, contributors, and scholarly connections.
Your platform receives its own persistent Namespace Identifier (NiD) and dedicated public profile. Each registered scholarly output receives its own SEIPID and independent metadata record, preserving its identity and discoverability when the original website changes or becomes unavailable.
Readers gain ready-to-use citations, sharing tools, and metadata downloads. Your team gains citation insights, source-link monitoring, and centralised management of multiple namespaces and their outputs—with separate logins and assigned permissions under one account.
What do I pay for when using SEIPID?
SEIPID charges an annual service fee for your account’s selected plan. SEIPID credits are purchased separately at the applicable rate and can be used across your approved namespaces. The pricing page lists current fees, purchase allowances, namespace capacity, team access, and available offers.
How do I get started with SEIPID?
Request an account as an authorised representative of an eligible scholarly platform. After account approval, submit your namespace for review through the SEIPID Portal and complete website verification. Once your namespace is approved and verified, you can begin registering scholarly outputs with appropriate service access and sufficient SEIPID credits.