doihin
DOIhin is a term used in information science to describe a conceptual framework for linking and preserving digital objects across platforms through persistent identifiers inspired by the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) system. The term has appeared in theoretical discourse and early pilot projects focused on data provenance, interoperability, and long-term accessibility of digital materials.
The model centers on persistent digital identifiers that accompany an object through deposit, migration, and reuse.
In practice, implementing DOIhin involves mapping to established identifier schemes (such as DOIs, ARKs, or Handles)
Applications include digital libraries, scientific data repositories, cultural heritage archives, and institutional repositories aiming to improve
Critics point to added complexity, metadata quality requirements, and potential privacy implications of persistent provenance records.
See also Digital Object Identifier, Persistent identifiers, Data provenance, Interoperability.