Review:
Crossref Author Id
overall review score: 4.2
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CrossRef Author ID is a unique identifier assigned to individual researchers within the CrossRef metadata ecosystem. It facilitates accurate identification and disambiguation of authors in scholarly publications, helping to streamline attribution, improve discoverability, and maintain precise records of academic contributions across various platforms.
Key Features
- Unique identifier for authors in scholarly publishing
- Integrates with CrossRef's DOI system and metadata services
- Supports author disambiguation across multiple publications
- Enhances attribution accuracy and reduces ambiguity
- Allows for easier tracking of an author's work over time
Pros
- Improves author's visibility and recognition in academic publishing
- Helps reduce author name ambiguity issues
- Facilitates better aggregation of an author's research outputs
- Supports integrations with research profiles and institutional records
Cons
- Requires authors to register and maintain their profile
- Not yet universally adopted by all publishers and platforms
- Potential privacy concerns related to extensive profiling
- Adoption rate varies, which may limit effectiveness