DOI Foundation
DOI system documentation, reference handbook and agency information for understanding persistent identifiers.
Separate the system, agency and identified object
The DOI Foundation governs the DOI system with registration agencies. The handbook explains these persistent identifiers. To retrieve an object’s metadata, identify its agency and record rather than searching only for a publisher name.
- System
- Shared framework for identification and resolution.
- Agency
- Services and registries for a community.
- Object
- The document or other object named by the identifier.
Does a valid DOI confirm the document’s conclusions?
No. Check content, version and publication status before drawing a conclusion.
Official documentation
Documentation consulted on .
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Questions about DOI Foundation
What does DOI Foundation provide?
DOI system documentation, reference handbook and agency information for understanding persistent identifiers.
Which publisher and domain are listed?
DOI Foundation is the publisher recorded for doi.org. Follow the official destination and check its current details before acting.
Is inclusion a certification?
This is an editorial selection. It does not certify every statement, service or transaction on the external website.
Does a valid DOI confirm the document’s conclusions?
No. Check content, version and publication status before drawing a conclusion.
Keep the context for your next step
Keep the version actually read, relevant pages or passages and record URL. For learning materials, also record the level, prerequisites and usage conditions.
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