Unique author identification number in scientific databases: A suggestion
2006
Unique Author Identification Number in Scientific Databases: A Suggestion
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Author Information
Author(s): Matthew E. Falagas
Primary Institution: Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS)
Hypothesis
The introduction of a unique author identification number (UAIN) in electronic databases can reduce confusion caused by authors with identical names.
Conclusion
Implementing a UAIN could streamline the process of assigning publications to the correct authors.
Supporting Evidence
- Many authors share the same last name and first initial, complicating publication attribution.
- A unique author identification number could help clarify authorship in scientific databases.
Takeaway
This study suggests that giving each author a special number can help people find out who wrote what, especially when names are the same.
Limitations
The suggestion does not address how to implement the UAIN retrospectively.
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