Persistent identifiers (PIDs) are tools that are used to uniquely identify people, organisations, and other objects (e.g., books, articles, datasets) in a scholarly communication system. This website provides information about persistent identifiers and the types of support for them at the national level.
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20. August 2026
This event is held in the Czech language. Annotation: This webinar will present the results of a nationwide survey focusing on the adoption and integration… …
3. August 2026
The DOI registration agency DatCite has published interviews with representatives of LMU Munich and TU Dortmund regarding the results of the implementation of practical guidelines… …
27. July 2026
The DOI registration agency Crossref has published a position paper on the use of persistent identifiers (PIDs) in scholarly infrastructure. It emphasizes the need for… … Persistent Identifiers as Part of Research Infrastructure Policy Read More »
8. July 2026
ORCID has released a new educational animated video (available in English) that shows researchers how to unlock the full potential of their ORCID record. The… … New Educational Video from ORCID: What Can Your ORCID Record Do for You? Read More »