OAI-PMH

The Journal of Forensic Science and Research (JFSR) supports the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH). This protocol facilitates the dissemination of structured metadata, ensuring that the journal’s articles are easily harvested, indexed, and made accessible through repositories, libraries, and search engines worldwide.

What is OAI-PMH?

OAI-PMH is a low-barrier mechanism that allows repositories to expose metadata for harvesting by external services. By implementing this protocol, JFSR enhances discoverability of its published content across global scholarly infrastructures.

JFSR OAI-PMH Endpoint

The official OAI-PMH base URL for JFSR is:
https://www.forensicscijournal.com/index.php/journal/oai

This endpoint provides metadata in multiple formats (e.g., Dublin Core, MARC, METS) to support integration with institutional repositories and indexing services.

Supported Metadata Formats

  • Dublin Core (oai_dc): The default, widely supported metadata format.
  • METS: Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard for complex objects.
  • MARCXML: Standard for library catalog records.
  • DOAJ-compliant Metadata: Structured to support inclusion in the Directory of Open Access Journals.

Integration and Use

Libraries, repositories, and aggregators can harvest JFSR’s metadata for inclusion in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Disciplinary repositories (e.g., forensic, medical, or legal archives)
  • Search engines such as Google Scholar
  • National and international indexing services

Benefits of OAI-PMH for Authors and Readers

  • Discoverability: Articles become visible in multiple indexing and repository platforms.
  • Compliance: Meets open access mandates of funders and institutions.
  • Preservation: Supports long-term archiving by enabling seamless metadata exchange.
  • Global Reach: Ensures that forensic science knowledge reaches wider academic and practitioner audiences.

FAQs on OAI-PMH

Do authors need to take any action?

No. Metadata harvesting is automatic and managed by the journal’s OJS system.

Can repositories selectively harvest JFSR content?

Yes. Repositories can define harvesting parameters such as date ranges and metadata formats.

Is harvested metadata open access?

Yes. All metadata is freely accessible for harvesting and reuse under open access principles.

Commitment to Open Infrastructure

By implementing OAI-PMH, JFSR demonstrates its commitment to interoperability, transparency, and global knowledge sharing. This aligns with best practices advocated by DOAJ, COPE, ICMJE, and OASPA.