Academic Publishing Landscape

International Standard Journal Name (ISJN)

A global standard for uniquely identifying and referencing scholarly journals

Academic Publishing Landscape

Transforming Scholarly Communication

ISJN bridges the gap in scholarly communication, providing a standardized, universal system for journal identification and resolution.

What is ISJN?

A unique identifier system for academic journals, providing standardized name resolution and web navigation for scholarly publications.

Core Functionality

  • Journal name resolution
  • Web domain redirection
  • Persistent journal identification

How It Works

Journals with existing ISSN or DOI can apply for their unique ISJN domain for free or premium resolution services.

Endorsement

ISJN is sponsored and endorsed by the Open Access Foundation (OAF), which is dedicated to promoting equity in education and research worldwide.

Benefits

  • Unique journal identification
  • Enhanced academic citation
  • Global research compatibility

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ISJN Domain Examples

Free Resolution

  • isjn.org/NatCommun → Nature Communications website
  • isjn.org/ncomms → Alternate Nature Communications link

Premium Options

  • isjn.org/NC → Customized journal domain
  • isjn.org/JournalName → Branded journal resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Prerequisite

Active ISSN or DOI registration required

Application

Simple verification process for qualified journals

Resolution

Instant domain setup for approved journals

Get your ISJN today

1. Submit

Journal details are submitted for verification

2. Verify

Our team validates journal information

3. Assign

Unique ISJN identifier is generated