Genesis Research Consultancy Limited (GRCL) is pleased to showcase its consultancy work supporting scholarly publishing development through ISSN acquisition consultancy. This portfolio highlights Science and Technology – An International Journal, published by Shivaanya Publications, with the assigned International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 3007-7680.
The journal’s ISSN record is available through the official ISSN Portal, providing a publicly accessible bibliographic reference for the publication. This project illustrates the importance of accurate journal identification, appropriate publication metadata, and professional guidance in establishing and managing scholarly journals.
Project Overview
- Client/Publisher: Shivaanya Publications
- Journal Title: Science and Technology – An International Journal
- ISSN: 3007-7680
- Publication Format: Online
- Service Category: ISSN acquisition consultancy
- Official Journal Website: https://www.shivaanyapub.com/journals/staij/
- ISSN Verification: https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/3007-7680
The ISSN Portal records the publication under the key title Science and technology (Jashore) and lists Science and technology – an international journal as a variant title. The record identifies the publication as an online serial from Bangladesh.
About the Project
Obtaining an ISSN is an important administrative and bibliographic step in developing a scholarly journal. An ISSN provides a standardized identifier for a continuing publication, helping distinguish it from other serial publications and supporting consistent identification across publishing platforms, library catalogues, and scholarly information systems.
For publishers, the process involves more than entering a journal title into an application form. Publication information must be accurate, consistent, and supported by the relevant documentation. Journal title presentation, publisher details, publication format, website accessibility, and the information supplied to the relevant ISSN authority all require careful attention.
Through ISSN acquisition consultancy, GRCL supports publishers in understanding the application requirements, organizing the relevant journal information, checking metadata consistency, and preparing documentation for submission to the appropriate authority.
The Science and Technology – An International Journal portfolio demonstrates the importance of these activities in supporting the formal identification and bibliographic visibility of scholarly publications.
Consultancy Scope and Professional Support
GRCL’s ISSN acquisition consultancy service is designed to help journal owners, academic institutions, research organizations, and independent publishers navigate the administrative requirements associated with serial publication identification.
Depending on the project requirements, the consultancy process may include:
1. Initial journal assessment
Reviewing the journal’s title, publication format, website, publishing arrangements, and available publication information to identify potential documentation gaps before an application is submitted.
2. Journal metadata review
Checking the consistency of the journal title, publisher name, publication medium, website address, and other bibliographic information across the journal website and supporting documents.
3. Application documentation guidance
Advising publishers on the information and supporting materials required by the relevant ISSN authority, helping organize the documentation, and identifying missing or inconsistent details.
4. Submission preparation and procedural guidance
Supporting the preparation of application information and explaining the applicable submission procedure. The final application must follow the requirements of the competent ISSN National Centre or the ISSN International Centre, as applicable.
5. Record verification
After an ISSN has been assigned, checking the public ISSN Portal record against the journal’s published information can help identify discrepancies requiring clarification or correction.
6. Publication identity and metadata consistency
Providing guidance on the appropriate presentation of the assigned ISSN and consistent use of the journal’s registered title and publication details across its website and publishing materials.
The precise scope of consultancy depends on the publisher’s needs and the requirements of the relevant ISSN authority.
Why ISSN Acquisition Matters for Academic Journals
An ISSN is an important component of a journal’s bibliographic identity. It helps readers, libraries, publishing platforms, researchers, and information services distinguish a serial publication from other resources.
For scholarly publishers, an ISSN can support several important functions:
- Standardized identification: Provides a unique identifier for the registered serial publication.
- Bibliographic consistency: Supports accurate representation of the journal in bibliographic records.
- Publishing administration: Helps publishers maintain consistent journal information across their website and publishing documentation.
- Library and information services: Facilitates identification and management of serial publications.
- Professional publishing development: Forms part of the administrative foundation for establishing a well-documented scholarly journal.
However, an ISSN is an identifier, not a quality certification. It does not independently establish a journal’s scientific quality, peer-review standards, legitimacy, or eligibility for indexing in Scopus, Web of Science, or other scholarly databases.
GRCL’s Commitment to Scholarly Publishing Support
Genesis Research Consultancy Limited provides academic and publishing consultancy to researchers, journal owners, universities, research institutions, and independent publishers. Its services cover several stages of scholarly publishing development, from journal planning and publication infrastructure to metadata management and technical publishing support.
For publishers seeking ISSN acquisition consultancy, GRCL emphasizes accurate documentation, transparent procedures, and alignment with the requirements of the responsible ISSN authority.
Our broader publishing consultancy services may include:
- Journal establishment and development consultancy.
- ISSN application preparation and bibliographic metadata review.
- Online Journal Systems (OJS) installation, configuration, and technical support.
- Journal website development and editorial workflow setup.
- DOI registration workflow consultancy and metadata preparation.
- Publication policies, editorial guidelines, and publication ethics documentation.
- XML preparation and conversion for scholarly publishing workflows.
- Journal indexing readiness assessment and guidance on database requirements.
Each service is tailored to the journal’s current development stage and the publisher’s specific objectives. ISSN assignment and inclusion in indexing databases remain decisions made by the relevant external authorities.
Start Your ISSN Acquisition Consultancy with GRCL
Are you planning to launch a new academic journal or improve the administrative and bibliographic organization of an existing publication? Genesis Research Consultancy Limited can help you understand the ISSN application process, prepare journal information, review supporting documentation, and identify the appropriate next steps.
Our goal is to make scholarly publishing administration more manageable while helping publishers establish accurate, consistent, and professionally presented journal records.
Contact GRCL for ISSN acquisition consultancy and scholarly publishing support.
- Website: https://genrescon.com/
- Email: info@genrescon.com
- Services: Journal development, ISSN consultancy, OJS support, DOI and metadata consultancy, and scholarly publishing assistance.
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