doiUR

doiUR is a system for uniquely identifying research data. It is part of the broader framework of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs). The primary purpose of doiUR is to provide a persistent and actionable link to datasets, ensuring that researchers can reliably cite and access the data underpinning their work. This persistence is crucial because the location of data can change over time due to website updates, repository migrations, or other administrative changes. By using a doiUR, the link remains stable regardless of these underlying infrastructure shifts.

The doiUR system is managed by various registration agencies that are authorized by the International DOI Foundation. These agencies assign DOIs to datasets submitted by researchers, institutions, or data repositories. The DOI itself is a resolvable identifier; when entered into a DOI resolver, it directs the user to the current location of the associated data. This mechanism facilitates data discovery and reuse, which are fundamental principles of open science. The adoption of doiUR is growing within the scientific community as a standard practice for data management and dissemination. It helps to increase the visibility and impact of research data by making it more easily discoverable and citable.