Socrates Journal API Documentation

Welcome to the Socrates Journal API Guide

This guide will help you understand how to use the our Journal's API
to interact with your institutional repository programmatically.

1. Generating Your API Key

To use the API, you need an API key. Follow these steps:

  1. Log in to Socrates Journal.
  2. Click on your username (top right corner) and select API Key.
  3. Click Generate API Key and copy it securely.
2. Making API Requests

Use your API key in HTTP requests with the Authorization header:

GET https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/api/v1/users/me
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Accept: application/json
3. Example API Requests
Check Your User Details
curl -X GET "https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/api/v1/users/me" \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     -H "Accept: application/json"
Get a List of Journal Submissions
curl -X GET "https://www.socratesjournal.com/new/index.php/socrates/api/v1/submissions" \
     -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     -H "Accept: application/json"
4. Security Best Practices
  • Do not share your API key with others.
  • Store your API key securely in a password manager.
  • If you suspect compromise, revoke and regenerate your key.

For queries, please email us at editor@socratesjournal.com