DOI Allocation Policy

Permanent accessibility, global visibility, and digital traceability of scholarly content

DOI Assignment

Each accepted and published article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI).

Activation Time

DOIs are registered and activated immediately upon publication.

Indexing and Metadata

Article metadata is submitted to DOI registries (like Crossref) for indexing, citation linking, and search discoverability.

DOI Format Example

https://doi.org/10.xxxx/crin.2025.vX.iY.ZZZ
(Where X = volume, Y = issue, ZZZ = article ID)

Fee Structure

A nominal DOI & barcode charge of INR 1000 (or USD 12 for international authors) is applied.

Benefits of DOI
  • Global citation tracking
  • Persistent article access
  • Compatibility with academic indexing services
  • Recognition for institutional and funding purposes
Note for Authors:
Once your paper is accepted, the DOI will be generated and shared with the final published version. All articles with DOIs can be cited and accessed globally across digital platforms.