Review:
Digital Object Identifier (doi)
overall review score: 4.5
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A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a standardized alphanumeric string assigned to digital objects, such as scholarly articles, datasets, and reports. It provides a persistent link to the object's location on the internet, ensuring reliable access regardless of changes in URL or hosting platform. DOIs facilitate academic citation, resource discovery, and long-term digital preservation.
Key Features
- Persistent identifier that remains constant over time
- Assigned via registration agencies like CrossRef or DataCite
- Typically represented as a URL (e.g., https://doi.org/xxxxx)
- Supports integration with metadata standards for easy indexing
- Enables reliable linking and citation of digital content
- Provides traceability and management of digital assets
Pros
- Ensures long-term accessibility of digital resources
- Widely adopted in academic and research communities
- Facilitates accurate citation and attribution
- Supports metadata integration for discoverability
- Helps prevent link rot and broken URLs
Cons
- Requires registration and sometimes associated costs
- Dependent on the maintaining organization for persistence guarantees
- Potentially complex process to mint and manage DOIs for large collections
- Limited usage outside academic or professional contexts may reduce visibility