The University of Zawia Journal of Engineering Sciences and Technology (UZJEST) supports the use of persistent digital identifiers to improve the discoverability, citation, attribution, and accessibility of scholarly research. The journal encourages the adoption of international standards that promote reliable academic communication and research integrity.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a unique, persistent identifier assigned to a digital object, such as a journal article, research dataset, or other scholarly publication. Unlike an ordinary web address, a DOI is designed to provide a stable link to an item's registered metadata and location.

DOIs help readers locate published research, facilitate accurate citation, and improve the visibility of scholarly publications. For open-access articles, the DOI typically directs readers to the article's landing page, where the full text and bibliographic information are available.

UZJEST supports the use of DOI for its published articles. DOI registration and associated metadata should be maintained through an authorized registration agency, such as Crossref, where applicable.

Authors are encouraged to cite articles using their DOI whenever one has been assigned. A DOI should be presented in its standard URL format:

https://doi.org/xxxxx

Crossref: https://www.crossref.org/

Crossref Metadata Search: https://search.crossref.org/

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) provides researchers with a unique, persistent digital identifier that distinguishes them from other researchers, including those with similar names or name variations.

An ORCID iD helps connect researchers with their publications, affiliations, research activities, and other scholarly contributions. It also supports accurate author identification and improves the reliability of research metadata across publishing and indexing systems.

UZJEST encourages all authors to register for an ORCID iD and include it in their manuscript submission information. Authors should ensure that their ORCID records are accurate and up to date. Providing an ORCID iD helps the journal correctly identify contributors and associate published articles with the appropriate researchers.

ORCID registration is free.

Register for ORCID: https://orcid.org/register

ORCID website: https://orcid.org/

The Importance of DOIs and ORCID at UZJEST

The University of Zawia Journal of Engineering Sciences and Technology promotes the use of DOI and ORCID systems to:

• Improve the discoverability and accessibility of published research.
• Support accurate citation and persistent linking to scholarly articles.
• Distinguish authors and ensure correct attribution of research contributions.
• Improve the quality and consistency of bibliographic metadata.
• Strengthen the visibility of engineering and technology research internationally.
• Support transparent and reliable scholarly communication.

UZJEST remains committed to improving its publication infrastructure and adopting recognized scholarly publishing practices to serve authors, reviewers, readers, and the wider research community.