CrossRef

CrossRef is an organization that helps connect academic research and publications by providing a system for assigning unique identifiers, called DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers), to scholarly articles and other digital content. When researchers and readers see a DOI, they can easily find the original source online. CrossRef also supports activities like citation checking and linking references, making it easier to track and cite research. In essence, it helps maintain the integrity of academic information by ensuring that works are easily accessible and properly credited.