JOECSA is the official peer-reviewed journal of the College of Ophthalmology of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA), serving over 500 members.
It is an open access journal published in English, both online and in print.
The journal focuses on ophthalmology and community eye health across the region.
JOECSA publishes high-quality research in eye care and blindness prevention.
It aims to increase the regional and global visibility of African ophthalmic research.
Author Information
Understanding DOIs in JOECSA
What is a DOI?
A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a permanent, unique link assigned to every published article in JOECSA. It guarantees that your article can always be found and cited, even if the website changes.
Why does it matter?
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Makes your article easier to discover in databases like PubMed, DOAJ, and Google Scholar
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Ensures citations are permanent and reliable
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Recognized internationally by funders, universities, and journals
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Increases the visibility and credibility of your work
Where to find your DOI
When your article is published, the DOI will appear:
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On the article landing page
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Inside the PDF of your article
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In indexing databases once registered with Crossref
How to use your DOI
Always include your DOI when citing your own work or others’. Example:
Author AB, Author CD. Title of article. JOECSA. 2025;12(2):123-130. doi:10.xxxx/joecsa.2025.123
You can also share your DOI link on CVs, research profiles, ORCID, LinkedIn, and social media.
Questions?
Contact the JOECSA Editorial Office at joecsa@coecsa.org if you need help with your article’s DOI.
