Experiences with implementing DOI metadata quality recommendations in the PID Network Germany pilot programs

DOI / 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 for DataCite DOI metadata recommendations through two pilot programs aimed at improving workflows within respective systems. The University of Munich has developed and published an updated version of the DataCite …

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Persistent Identifiers as Part of Research Infrastructure Policy

Uncategorized / 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 a holistic approach to PIDs, focusing on their metadata, services, interoperability, and long-term sustainability. A persistent identifier is a stable designation whose value depends on the quality of the associated …

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New Educational Video from ORCID: What Can Your ORCID Record Do for You?

ORCID / 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 video highlights three key benefits of ORCID iD: Save Time — log into systems, autofill grant forms, and sync your data across platforms without manual data entry. Build Trust — …

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DataCite API Changes

DOI / 8. July 2026

The DOI registration agency DataCite has announced a few planned changes to their APIs. It is the deprecation of the DataCite version 1 REST API request endpoints (/works, /members, and/data-centers) and their replacement with version 2 equivalents (/dois, /providers, and/clients), which was already implemented this July. You can read more about the change at: https://support.datacite.org/docs/datacite-rest-api-legacy-endpoints-deprecation …

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ORCID Webinar: Research Integrity and High-Quality Metadata for Publishers

ORCID / 11. June 2026

The recording of the first webinar in the ORCID series dedicated to research integrity is now available for viewing. This session focuses on publishers and the importance of high-quality metadata for research integrity. Publishers share their experiences with transitioning from reactive data correction to systematic error prevention. The presentation demonstrated how properly structured metadata safeguards …

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National ORCID Centre by the Numbers

ORCID / 20. May 2026

The National ORCID Centre has been operating at the National Library of Technology since June 2023. In less than three years, it has significantly expanded the use of ORCID iD across the Czech research landscape. As of April 2026, the Centre brings together 31 institutions with 25 active integrations into institutional systems. Nearly 20,000 researchers …

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ORCID as a Strategic Tool: Data Confirm a Link with Better Research Visibility

ORCID / 18. May 2026

Institutions that actively manage their researchers’ ORCID records achieve better results in global rankings — that is the main finding of a joint study by ORCID and the SCImago Research Group, whose results were presented at an ORCID Special Report webinar. The analysis drew on data from nearly 9 million researcher profiles and 13 million …

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Linking Research Funding through ROR ID in Crossref

DOI, ROR / 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 Registry (ROR). The primary objective is to resolve the problem of inconsistent and often inaccurate text entries for funders, which complicates the analysis of research funding. Crossref is planning a …

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New Handbook Shows How Metadata is Crucial for Research Integrity

DOI / 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 metadata helps assess the trustworthiness of scientific outputs—from identifying authors and funding to tracking versions, corrections, or the peer review process. The handbook specifically focuses on these key metadata elements: …

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RAiD (Research Activity Identifier) Global Community Meetings 

RAiD / 10. June 2026

In May, the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) hosted a webinar focused on the latest global developments of the Research Activity Identifier (RAiD). The management and development of the RAiD identifier will now be overseen by the RAiD Operating Alliance. This alliance is a collaborative effort between ARDC (Australia), SURF (Netherlands), the San Diego Supercomputer …

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