ORCIDtekijätunnisteet

ORCIDtekijätunnisteet, also known as ORCID iDs, are unique, persistent identifiers for researchers. ORCID stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID. These identifiers are used to disambiguate authors and to connect research activities and outputs to the individuals who created them. ORCID iDs are designed to be used across research disciplines, funding agencies, and institutions, ensuring that researchers can maintain a consistent and comprehensive record of their work.

An ORCID iD is a 16-digit number that can be used to create a unique URL. This URL can be used to link to a researcher's ORCID Record, which includes information about their research activities, such as publications, grants, and peer reviews. The ORCID Record is maintained by the researcher and can be updated as needed.

ORCID iDs are free to create and use. They are managed by the ORCID organization, a non-profit that was founded in 2009. ORCID is a community-driven initiative, with members from around the world contributing to its development and maintenance.

ORCID iDs are increasingly being adopted by publishers, funding agencies, and institutions as a way to improve the accuracy and efficiency of research information. By using ORCID iDs, researchers can ensure that their work is properly attributed and that their contributions are recognized.