ORCID ID: How to quickly and easily set up your academic profile
In this article you will learn:
— What is ORCID and how does it benefit authors;
— How to register ORCID correctly;
— How to find out your ORCID ID;
— 3 ways to add your work to your ORCID account if it doesn't appear there automatically.
What is ORCID ID?
ORCID ID is a popular international system that assigns a unique alphanumeric code to each author who publishes scientific materials. This code consists of 16 characters and is designed to accurately identify authors.
How does ORCID ID benefit researchers and authors?
This code solves the problem of non-unique names for many scientists. Moreover, if the surname changes after marriage, this can complicate the search for scientific works by interested persons.
This is not the only difficulty that the scientist faces. Problems can be related to the tradition of using initials and the peculiarities of different languages.
The organization that launched this independent registry is called ORCID Inc. The database began operating in October 2012, although the project was announced in 2009. The organization was registered in 2010 in the United States (Delaware).
Integration with other identification systems is possible, which will be discussed in more detail below.
What does using ORCID ID give to a scientist?
- Many editorial boards of recognized international journals require this identifier when submitting publications.
- This code is often required when applying for grants.
- ORCID ID is important for participation in international conferences.
- The code enhances the author's reputation in the scientific community by providing information about how his articles are presented in the information field.
The ORCID system has a wide range of capabilities. For example, it allows you to import information about authors from scientometric databases such as WoS and Scopus. For this purpose, a special function is provided that links accounts with internal identifiers on these platforms.
It is worth noting that the development of ORCID tools continues. Additional features include manual input of information. In practice, this means that the author can independently create a portfolio of their work and write a short introduction, which will increase their visibility among other researchers and people interested in science and information on the topics the scientist is working on.
How to register with ORCID?
First of all, it is important to log in to the system through the official resource - orcid.org. Then follow the following algorithm:
1. Open the "For Researchers" section.
2. Click on the “Register for an ORCID iD” link.
3. Fill in all required fields, starting with your first and last name and ending with your password and its confirmation.
4. Adding relevant information about your place of work helps differentiate you from other researchers with similar names. Be sure to fill out the Organization field!
5. Visibility Settings – By default, what visibility should be set for new items added to your ORCID record?
More information about visibility settings.
You should select "everyone" to ensure that everyone can see your affiliation.
6. Select whether you want to receive information about updates and changes in the system;
7. Review the privacy policy terms and fill in the required fields;
8. Check the accuracy of the information entered;
9. Complete the registration by clicking the appropriate button.
How to find your ORCID ID?
Finding your ORCID ID is easy. To find your ORCID, follow the below recommendation.
In the upper left corner of the page you will find this information. You can also use the link https://orcid.org/my-orcid. Even if you have forgotten your login password, you can restore it using the email address you provided during registration.
Therefore, it is important to ensure that your information is accurate during registration. By carefully checking all ORCID parameters, you will be able to register without problems and further use will be equally unhindered.
How to add your articles to ORCID?
There are three ways to add your work to ORCID:
1. The easiest way is by DOI (if available):
Copy the article's DOI and paste it into the text field:
Check that all information is correct, then click "Add this work to your ORCID record".
2. A slightly more complicated, but still simple way is to download a BibTeX file.
Download the BibTeX file from the site - if it is on OJS, there is an option to download it automatically - download:
Then upload the file and check the box as shown in the screenshot. Congratulations, your article is ready!
3. The most difficult way (if the article does not have a DOI or BibTeX file) is to manually add all metadata.
First, select "magazine article" as shown in the screenshot:
Then enter the title of the article, making sure you use English! Enter the journal name, publication date, and the link to the article.
Finally, fill in the remaining fields and click the "Save Changes" button:
Conclusions
For modern scientists, the extent of their communication with a community of like-minded people plays a significant role in their scientific career. That is why most researchers strive to publish their materials in journals indexed in prestigious scientometric databases. In order not to get lost among people with the same last name and to maintain contact with your publications in case of a name change, the ORCID code becomes indispensable.
Articles in ORCID can be imported and exported by linking the account to profiles in scientometric databases. You can upload your published works that were not previously available online. In conclusion, the scope of possibilities is large, which makes this platform attractive to many researchers. Using it, you can:
— Organize information about your work.
— Gain more opportunities for grant programs, which will allow you to achieve a new level of financial support for your research.
— Improve your citation index when your work is recognized by your peers.
The ORCID platform has thus expanded its tools for interacting with scientometric databases and provides other valuable features. Using the site, researchers can explore these features in more detail.
