OAI-PMH
Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH)
The Archives of Case Reports (ACR) is committed to ensuring the global accessibility of clinical case studies and medical reports. We implement the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) to facilitate seamless metadata exchange and indexing across digital repositories, search engines, and academic databases.
What is OAI-PMH?
The OAI-PMH is a globally recognized standard developed by the Open Archives Initiative for sharing metadata between scholarly publishers and indexing services. This protocol enhances research visibility by enabling automated metadata harvesting for academic search engines, institutional repositories, and digital libraries.
By implementing OAI-PMH, ACR ensures that clinical case reports are easily discoverable and accessible to healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators worldwide.
OAI-PMH Base URL
Our OAI-PMH metadata repository is accessible at the following base URL:
OAI Base URL: https://www.clinmedcasereportsjournal.com/acr/oai
This URL enables metadata harvesters to retrieve article metadata in standardized formats such as Dublin Core (DC), MODS, and MARCXML.
Supported Metadata Formats
The Archives of Case Reports supports multiple metadata formats, ensuring compatibility with indexing and archiving services:
- oai_dc (Dublin Core): Standard metadata format for scholarly publishing.
- marcxml: Metadata format widely used in academic and library systems.
- mods: An XML-based standard designed for bibliographic descriptions.
- oai_datacite: Supports structured citation metadata for research data.
- rfc1807: A legacy format for bibliographic metadata exchange.
These formats enable seamless integration with digital archives, institutional repositories, and global indexing services.
How to Use OAI-PMH
Metadata from ACR can be accessed using OAI-PMH-compatible services and harvesters. Example queries include:
- Retrieve available metadata formats:
https://www.clinmedcasereportsjournal.com/acr/oai?verb=ListMetadataFormats
- Retrieve available article sets:
https://www.clinmedcasereportsjournal.com/acr/oai?verb=ListSets
- Fetch metadata for a specific case report:
For more details on OAI-PMH, visit the Open Archives Initiative website.
Benefits of OAI-PMH Implementation
The integration of OAI-PMH enhances the dissemination and visibility of case reports in the following ways:
- Global discoverability: Indexed in major academic databases and repositories.
- Increased citations: Case reports become more accessible to researchers and practitioners.
- Compliance with open-access mandates: Supports funders and institutional policies.
- Seamless interoperability: Compatible with digital libraries and scholarly search engines.
For further inquiries regarding OAI-PMH integration, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].
Advancing Medical Knowledge through Open Access
Archives of Case Reports is dedicated to promoting open-access publishing in clinical research. By leveraging OAI-PMH, we enable medical professionals and researchers worldwide to access high-quality case reports without restrictions.
Join us in making case-based medical research accessible to all!
For further details, visit our journal website or contact our editorial office at [email protected].