Introduction

ISBN and DOI are frequently used identifiers in scholarly publishing. Although they serve different purposes, both are important.

What is ISBN?

An International Standard Book Number uniquely identifies books and book editions.

What is DOI?

A Digital Object Identifier provides a permanent digital identifier for scholarly content.

Key Differences

ISBN identifies books, while DOI identifies digital objects such as articles and chapters.

Why Authors Need Both

ISBN improves discoverability of books, while DOI ensures persistent citation and accessibility.

Conclusion

Understanding ISBN and DOI helps authors maximize visibility and improve citation potential.