Review:
Orcid
overall review score: 4.2
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ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a non-profit organization that provides a persistent digital identifier for researchers to distinguish themselves from others.
Key Features
- Unique identifier for researchers
- Free registration
- Integrates with research institutions and publishers
Pros
- Helps avoid confusion with researchers having same/similar names
- Facilitates accurate attribution of research outputs
- Improves visibility and recognition of researchers' work
Cons
- Limited adoption in some disciplines
- Requires active maintenance of profile to stay up-to-date