DOIs & ORCID

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a permanent and unique identifier that can be assigned to any type of digital content. It can be used to create a web link (URL) by appending it to https://www.doi.org which always directs users to the webpage containing at least the metadata of the content, such as the author’s name, publisher, and year of publication.

For content published under an open-access license (for example, articles in the Sharws Scientific Journal), the DOI link directs users to the webpage displaying the full text of the article. This is typically hosted on the journal’s website, or — if unavailable — on a registered archiving service (see the Indexing and Archiving section)

The organization Crossref is responsible for assigning DOI identifiers to scholarly materials, including journal articles, datasets, and other research outputs.

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

The ORCID system functions for researchers similarly to how a DOI functions for articles. Its main purpose is to provide a unique identifier for each researcher, eliminating confusion that may result from similar author names. It also provides researchers with a personal profile that is automatically updated whenever any of their works are published.

The Sharws Scientific Journal requires that the corresponding author have an active ORCID account and encourages all co-authors to create one, as it is free and offers multiple professional benefits.

Further information is available on the official ORCID website: https://orcid.org