Top 10: DOI Management software

July 30, 2023 | Author: Laura Candler
DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Management software is a specialized and essential tool designed to simplify the process of assigning, tracking, and managing DOIs for digital content. These versatile applications provide a centralized platform for organizations, publishers, and content creators to register and maintain DOIs, ensuring persistent and unique identifiers for their digital assets, such as academic papers, articles, datasets, and multimedia resources. DOI Management software streamlines the workflow of DOI assignment and resolution, enabling seamless integration with content publishing systems and databases. With advanced tracking and reporting features, users can monitor DOI usage, measure content impact, and gain valuable insights into content performance and readership. Moreover, these tools often support collaboration and sharing features, allowing multiple stakeholders to work together on DOI registration and management. In the realm of scholarly communication and digital publishing, DOI Management software has become an indispensable asset, providing stability, discoverability, and recognition for digital content in an increasingly interconnected and data-driven world.

Some of the most popular DOI Managers are listed below.

See also: Top 10 Article Management software

2021. Paperpile comes to iOS and Android



Paperpile has announced the availability of its Academic Paper Management software for iOS and Android, enabling users to sync their web library seamlessly across all their mobile devices. Any new references saved on the web app on the computer will be instantly available on the phone and tablet, and vice versa. The software allows users to select which PDFs to download to their device instead of automatically downloading all 10 GB worth of PDFs. Users can also choose to download all PDFs in a specific folder or with a specific label. The "Add new" tab features a search bar with an up-to-date database of over 150 million articles, including biomedical papers from PubMed, preprints from arXiv, and articles with DOIs from CrossRef. With the Chrome extension, users can save references and PDFs with a single click while browsing.


2018. Zotero improves PDF retrieval with Unpaywall integration



Open-source Reference Management software Zotero has introduced an enhanced feature that streamlines the process of accessing PDFs for items in your Zotero library. While Zotero has always been able to download PDFs as you save items from the web, many of these PDFs are often behind publisher paywalls, making them inaccessible to many users. To address this, Zotero has integrated with Unpaywall, a database of legal, full-text articles available from publishers and repositories worldwide. If Zotero cannot find or access a PDF from a webpage where an item is saved, it will automatically search for an open-access PDF using data from Unpaywall. The same process is followed when using “Add Item by Identifier” to create a new item, and a new “Find Available PDF” option in the item context menu is available to retrieve PDFs for existing items in your library. Moreover, Zotero can now take better advantage of PDFs available through institutional subscriptions. When using “Add Item by Identifier” or “Find Available PDF”, Zotero will first attempt to find a PDF to download associated with the item’s DOI or URL before looking for open access copies.


2016. ProQuest has revamped the RefWorks platform to simplify the process of research and collaboration.



ProQuest has introduced a new version of the RefWorks reference management platform, designed to simplify and enhance research and collaboration workflows for students, faculty, and librarians. The platform features a modern citation-style editor with a WYSIWYG interface, making it easier to implement customized output styles. It also includes a built-in PDF reader with annotation and collaboration capabilities, enabling individuals and teams to work more effectively within and outside their institution. The platform offers sharing controls that allow libraries to manage full-text content within the platform, ensuring compliance with copyright obligations. Additionally, new add-ins for Microsoft Store for Office 2016 and Google Docs eliminate the need for traditional downloads, giving students more flexibility in their writing environments. The platform leverages the proprietary 2.6 billion record Summon® discovery service index to validate, correct, and enhance citations, making research more efficient.


2015. Mendeley Data allows to get DOI online



There is a growing trend in the scientific community to utilize research data more effectively. With funding bodies and governments now requiring that all research outcomes be made publicly available, researchers are seeking ways to publish, share and provide access to their data to other researchers. The new online Mendeley Data repository has been developed to support this movement. It offers a platform where researchers can upload their raw research data and assign it a unique identifier (a versioned DOI), thus making the research citable. This feature is explained in more detail in the Mendeley Data FAQs. In addition, the platform offers the ability to link research datasets to partnering journal websites such as ScienceDirect, Cellpress, and others to come, which allows readers to easily navigate from a research article to the underlying data, while the dataset links back to the article.

Author: Laura Candler
Laura Candler is a dedicated housewife and an aspiring writer. With a passion for storytelling, she has successfully published three fiction/romance books through Kindle Direct Publishing. Inspired by her journey, Laura aims to support and guide other aspiring authors by sharing her experiences. In addition to writing books, she also works as a columnist for various websites. Laura's commitment to her craft is evident in her personal blog, where she regularly updates readers with valuable tips and resources related to writing. Beyond her literary pursuits, Laura is an avid cat lover. You can contact Laura via email laura@bookrunch.com