{"id":21463,"date":"2026-05-24T20:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indexall.org\/indexa\/?post_type=indexa_webinar&#038;p=21463"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:52:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:52:56","slug":"unlocking-global-visibility-an-introduction-to-crossref-in-the-gambia","status":"publish","type":"indexa_webinar","link":"https:\/\/www.indexall.org\/indexa\/webinar\/unlocking-global-visibility-an-introduction-to-crossref-in-the-gambia\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Global Visibility: An Introduction to Crossref in The Gambia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"\">Unlocking Global Visibility: An Introduction to Crossref in The Gambia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Join us for an essential introductory session on Crossref, the world-leading not-for-profit organization that connects research and makes it easy to find, cite, link, and assess<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">This session is designed specifically for Gambian publishers, journal editors, librarians, and researchers eager to maximize the reach and impact of their scholarly work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Our expert speaker, <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Mr. Cha\u00efb Bachir<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, will guide attendees through the fundamentals of Crossref&#8217;s global infrastructure and its practical application in The Gambia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"\">What You&#8217;ll Learn:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">What Crossref is and how it operates:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> An overview of the not-for-profit membership organization that exists to make scholarly communications better<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The importance of DOIs and Metadata:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Understanding how a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) creates a persistent link to research, and why rich metadata is the key to being discovered and cited worldwide<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The Global Equitable Membership (GEM) Program:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Learn how institutions in The Gambia can benefit from full waivers on annual membership and content registration fees, significantly lowering the barrier to participation in the global research ecosystem<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">How to get started:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Practical steps for journals, institutions, and publishers to begin using Crossref services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"\">About the Speaker: Cha\u00efb Bachir<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Mr. Bachir is a distinguished expert in digitization and the official representative for Crossref in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region<\/span><span class=\"\">. Through his leadership at <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Indexall Data LLC<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, he serves as an official Crossref Sponsoring Organization for the Middle East and Africa<\/span><span class=\"\">. With extensive experience, he provides technical support and strategic guidance to publishers, helping them achieve persistent identifiers, global discoverability, and a greater scholarly impact<\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Don&#8217;t miss this unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert. Equip yourself with the knowledge to connect Gambian research to the world.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlocking Global Visibility: An Introduction to Crossref in The Gambia Join us for an essential introductory session on Crossref, the world-leading not-for-profit organization that connects research and makes it easy to find, cite, link, and assess. 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