Disambiguation processes used by bibliographic databases
| Database . | Disambiguation . | Abbr. . | Process . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scopus | Affiliation identifier | AFID | Institutions assigned an 8-digit AF-ID and variants linked to main AFID |
| Web of Science | Organization enhanced | OE | Unifies the most frequently occurring address variants to preferred names |
| Dimensions | Global research identifier database | GRID | Freely accessible database of research organizations that are assigned a unique and persistent identifier linked to its variants |
| Microsoft Academic | Global research identifier database | GRID | Freely accessible database of research organizations that are assigned a unique and persistent identifier linked to its variants |
| Community led registry | Research organization registry | ROR | Community-led initiative to supersede GRID and be incorporated into Crossref metadata |
| Database . | Disambiguation . | Abbr. . | Process . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scopus | Affiliation identifier | AFID | Institutions assigned an 8-digit AF-ID and variants linked to main AFID |
| Web of Science | Organization enhanced | OE | Unifies the most frequently occurring address variants to preferred names |
| Dimensions | Global research identifier database | GRID | Freely accessible database of research organizations that are assigned a unique and persistent identifier linked to its variants |
| Microsoft Academic | Global research identifier database | GRID | Freely accessible database of research organizations that are assigned a unique and persistent identifier linked to its variants |
| Community led registry | Research organization registry | ROR | Community-led initiative to supersede GRID and be incorporated into Crossref metadata |