Further advantages of a Unique Author Identification Number
2006
Unique Author Identification Number in Scientific Databases
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Author Information
Author(s): Etienne Joly
Primary Institution: Institut de Pharmacologie et de Biologie Structurale, UMR CNRS 5089
Hypothesis
A unique author identification number (UAIN) would improve the use of scientific publication databases.
Conclusion
Implementing a UAIN system would enhance the efficiency of bibliographic databases and provide a fairer assessment of scientific productivity.
Supporting Evidence
- A UAIN would help resolve issues with name variations in scientific publications.
- A UAIN system could be retroactive, allowing authors to validate their own publication lists.
- A UAIN would provide a simple way to assess a person's productivity and impact.
Takeaway
This study suggests that giving each author a unique ID would make it easier to find their work and see how much they've contributed to science.
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