Crossref DOI Registration
nounPronunciation: /ˈkrɔs.ref ˌdoʊ.aɪ ˌrɛdʒ.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/
The editorial process of registering a published article with Crossref, a digital object identifier registration agency, enabling permanent identification, citation tracking, and interoperability across scholarly databases. This registration ensures global discoverability and proper attribution linkage.
Plain English
The process of registering a published article with a service that gives it a unique permanent identifier for online tracking and citation.
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"The journal completed Crossref DOI registration for all 2024 publications within two weeks of online posting."
Style guide notes: Always capitalize 'Crossref' and 'DOI' as proper nouns; hyphenate 'Crossref-registered' when used as compound modifier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Crossref DOI registration important for journals?
It enables permanent article identification, tracks citations globally, ensures proper attribution, and improves discoverability across databases.
When should DOI registration occur in the publishing timeline?
Typically at final publication; some journals register early online versions to enable early citation tracking.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Important for understanding modern publication workflows and research infrastructure management.
Required skill level: Mid