How to Publish Research Books and Conference Proceedings in India with DOI
For Indian researchers, a published book with an ISBN and Crossref DOI is one of the most credible additions to an academic portfolio. This guide covers research monographs, edited volumes, and conference proceedings — from book to Google Scholar indexing.
Why Academic Book Publication Matters for Indian Researchers
In India's academic ecosystem, publication metrics directly affect career progression, research grants, and institutional rankings. A book with a valid ISBN and Crossref DOI appears in Google Scholar (citations count toward your h-index), qualifies for UGC-NET API points, and strengthens DST and ICSSR funding applications.
Types of Academic Publications
Research Monograph
A single-author book presenting original research. Typical length: 80–300 pages. ISBN required; DOI recommended.
Edited Volume
A book with chapters by different authors, compiled by editors. Typical length: 150–500 pages. Individual chapter DOIs enable per-chapter citation tracking.
Conference Proceedings
A collection of papers from a conference or workshop. Each paper can receive its own DOI for individual citation tracking.
What is a Crossref DOI?
A Crossref DOI is a permanent identifier that always resolves to the correct content — even if the publisher's website changes. It enables citation tracking in Scopus, Web of Science, and institutional repositories. Format: https://doi.org/10.XXXXX/YYYYYYY. JWBPN is a registered Crossref member and can assign DOIs for books, chapters, and papers.
Step-by-Step: Publishing Conference Proceedings
- Collect and peer-review papers — compile accepted papers with consistent formatting, author affiliations, and abstracts.
- Prepare the proceedings — include a cover page, foreword, table of contents, all papers, and a list of reviewers.
- Submit to JWBPN — select the Academic Book package. JWBPN assigns ISBN, runs plagiarism screening (iThenticate), and formats to print specifications.
- DOI assignment — JWBPN registers DOIs through Crossref for the volume and each paper. DOIs go live within 24–48 hours.
- Google Scholar indexing — typically indexes within 2–4 weeks of publication.
Certificates of Publication
JWBPN provides individual Certificates of Publication for each contributing author — including paper title, ISBN, DOI, and publication date — suitable for university promotion committees and funding applications.
Academic Publication Fees
Research books start at INR 1,499. Add-ons: Crossref DOI (INR 800), iThenticate plagiarism check (contact for pricing), professional editing (INR 1,500). For large proceedings (50+ papers), contact us for institutional pricing.
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