A persistent identifier and registry system for scholarly publications and journals

The development of SEIPID emerged from a sustained period of observation, research, and practical engagement with scholarly publishing systems.

Between 2022 and mid-2024, extensive analysis was carried out across journals, repositories, institutional platforms, and digital archives to examine how persistent identifiers function over time. This period revealed recurring challenges: high operational and access costs, broken links, inconsistent metadata, fragmented records, and limited transparency in how scholarly items are tracked and validated. These findings highlighted the need for an identifier framework that prioritises long-term stability, clear registry records, and institution-friendly governance—without adding unnecessary complexity for journals or researchers.

In September 2024, the decision was taken within the SEINU (Skill Edge International Nexus University) ecosystem, under the Expert Novice Group, in coordination with its constituent units, to design SEIPID as a dedicated scholarly identifier and registry system focused on persistence, accountability, and interoperability. The initiative was led and coordinated by Nasir Razzaq (AKA: Raja Nasir), with the aim of building a practical infrastructure that addresses real-world scholarly workflows rather than theoretical assumptions.