ORCID ID is one of the most important and popular digital author identifiers that aims to comprehensively solve the problem of researcher identification. The main feature of this service is the ability to integrate with researcher profiles in major scientometric databases. Today, we will discuss where to obtain an ORCID ID, what it is used for, and what an ORCID number looks like.
Where to get an ORCID ID?
ORCID ID is a unique digital author identifier that allows for establishing authorship of scientific works and simplifying the process of their search and citation.
You can register for ORCID for free on the official website: https://orcid.org/register. After registration, you will receive a unique identifier that can be used when publishing scientific articles, applying for grants, and creating an author's resume.
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How to register ORCID ID?
To register for an ORCID ID, follow these simple steps:
- Go to the ORCID website.
- Fill in the required fields, such as name and email address.
- Create a password and confirm it.
- The system will indicate profiles with similar account information. Make sure you haven't had an ORCID ID before.
- Choose privacy settings (whether your profile is visible to all participants or only to you).
- Confirm your agreement with the privacy policy.
- After that, you will enter your own ORCID profile, where your identifier will be indicated.
- Verification of your email is also required.
- After registration, use your ORCID ID to identify your scientific works and projects.
What is ORCID used for?
As an integrated digital author identifier, ORCID ID is widely used by researchers due to several significant advantages:
- Simplifying the search and citation of scientific works. ORCID helps identify authors of scientific works and links them to publications, making it easier to search and cite scientific works.
- Improving the visibility and citation of scientific works. Having an ORCID ID can increase the visibility and citation of scientific works by allowing for more accurate identification of the publication's author.
- Convenient for grant applications. Many organizations require the use of an ORCID ID when applying for grants and other forms of scientific research funding.
- Improving the scientific publication process. Many publishers and scientific journals use ORCID IDs to automatically link authors with their works and simplify the publication process.
- Establishing links between scientific works. ORCID allows for the establishment of links between scientific works and their authors, as well as between different scientific works, which can lead to new collaborative projects.
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What does an ORCID number look like?
An ORCID ID consists of 16 digits divided into four blocks of four digits each, and is written in the format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. For example, an ORCID ID might look like this: 0000-0001-2345-6789.
In addition to the ORCID number, your ORCID profile includes your name, surname, and other information related to your scientific activities, such as publications, projects, etc. The ORCID ID is a unique identifier that helps connect you to your scientific works and establish authorship of scientific publications.
How to integrate an ORCID ID?
ORCID ID is unique in that it allows for extensive integration with author profiles and social networks. For example, you can automatically add publication information with Scopus ID and Researcher ID.
Additionally, for more convenient use and for creating a "scientific business card", you can add information about Facebook, LinkedIn, WeChat to your ORCID ID.
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