Persistent Identifier Policy

Acta Zoológica Mexicana (n.s.) recognizes the importance of persistent identifiers in ensuring the visibility, traceability, and proper attribution of scientific publications and their authors. The adoption of these identifiers is essential for the interoperability of academic information systems and for acknowledging individual researchers’ contributions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

Each article published in Acta Zoológica Mexicana (n.s.) will be assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI). The DOI is a persistent identifier that ensures the article remains accessible online, even if the journal’s URL changes. The DOI will be prominently displayed on the first page of each article and included in its metadata, facilitating citation and retrieval by other researchers and indexing systems.

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)

Acta Zoológica Mexicana (n.s.) requires all submitting authors to provide their ORCID identifier. ORCID is a persistent identifier that distinguishes researchers from others with similar names, ensuring that their contributions are accurately attributed throughout their careers. Each author’s ORCID will be included in the article metadata and displayed alongside their name in the publication.

Authors who do not yet have an ORCID are strongly encouraged to obtain one free of charge at the official ORCID website (https://orcid.org/). Including an ORCID enhances author recognition, increases research visibility, and simplifies the tracking of publications and citations.

Benefits of Persistent Identifiers

The implementation of persistent identifiers such as DOI and ORCID offers multiple benefits:

Visibility: Enhances discoverability of articles and author profiles in databases and search engines.

Attribution: Ensures accurate attribution of authorship and research contributions.

Traceability: Enables precise tracking of article impact and citations.

Interoperability: Facilitates information exchange across academic and research systems.

Permanence: Guarantees long-term accessibility and location of articles.

Acta Zoológica Mexicana (n.s.) is committed to maintaining and promoting the use of these persistent identifiers as part of its dedication to the integrity and efficiency of scientific communication.