Both ISBN and ISSN are publishing prefixes used to identify and/or reference works in the academic world. Both are extremely important, but each has its own peculiarities.
Here you'll find out which prefix is best for your publication.
ISBN
It stands for "International Standard Book Number". It is an international system that identifies and individualizes books according to author, country, publisher and edition number.
Some aspects of the ISBN:
- Only an agency as publisher can request it. In this case, Even3 takes on the role of agency.
- It is not compulsory for publications, so you can publish articles and the like without an ISBN. Even so, it is highly recommended, as it makes searching for academic works more practical and faster.
- You can request a different ISBN for each edition of your publication.
- It is ideal for publishing articles and proceedings.
ISSN
It stands for "International Standard Serial Number". In other words, it is the standardized international number for serial publications.
Some aspects of the ISSN:
- There must be a periodicity to the publication. In other words, if your event is published every year or twice a year, for example, the ISSN is the best option.
- To request it, two editions must have been published already.
- To apply for it, you have to send your application in paper form to the institution responsible for the ISSN.
- It is ideal for publishing in magazines, as they are usually published on a regular basis. They are also suitable for event proceedings, when these are also published on a regular basis.
Frequently asked questions
I already have an ISBN, when can I request an ISSN?
Having an editorial prefix guarantees the reliability of your publication, so requesting the best prefix is important to ensure that everyone has access and plagiarism is avoided.
The ISBN is an identifier for all publications, but when your publication happens with a certain regularity, requesting the ISBN for all editions is quite tiresome.
To apply for an ISSN there are a few prerequisites:
- ISSNs for publications and event proceedings can only be requested after the second issue has been published;
- Having regularity and proving it;
- Keep the same title.
By following these instructions you can already have your ISSN for all your publications.
Can I request an ISSN if I already have an ISBN?
Regardless of whether you already have an ISBN, you can request an ISSN as long as your work is periodic.
When to request a new ISSN?
A new ISSN must be assigned each time the title of a serial publication is changed or when there is a change in the support (physical and/or electronic).
Please note: The ISSN should never be reused in new titles or in titles that have changed.
Now what? Now that you already know which prefix you should request, learn how to request your event's online Proceedings. |
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