What is an ISSN number and why is it important

The term ISSN number may come up if you are a researcher or in contact with the scientific community. We are here to provide you with comprehensive information regarding the ISSN number and how to obtain this number for your journal or magazine. An ISSN is an eight-digit identifier that is used to identify newspapers, journals, magazines, and periodicals across all print and digital media platforms. The International Standard Serial Number is given to serial publications as opposed to the International Standard Book Number (ISBN), which is given to books (such as magazines or comic books). The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) was authorized for use in printed publications by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1971 and now it’s also used Read More …