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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7. May 2026
Crossref has introduced a new method to enhance metadata for scholarly publications by automatically assigning research funder names to standardized identifiers from the Research Organization… … Linking Research Funding through ROR ID in Crossref Read More »
7. May 2026
DataCite and Crossref have published a joint handbook focused on the role of metadata in ensuring research integrity. The document explains how high-quality and rich… … New Handbook Shows How Metadata is Crucial for Research Integrity Read More »
6. May 2026
Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) is organising a webinar focused on the latest global developments of the RAiD (Research Activity Identifier). The sessions will feature updates regarding worldwide RAiD adoption, as well as insights from agencies currently developing RAiD services.… …
5. May 2026
ORCID has published its 2025 Annual Report, marking the conclusion of the four-year strategic period 2022–2025 entitled From Vision to Value. The ORCID community now… …