Crossref
- noun
- Specialized
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Crossref
- You can use Crossref to look up the DOI of a journal article for your bibliography.
Examples
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Many academic publishers register their articles with Crossref to ensure proper citation and discoverability.
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Libraries often rely on Crossref to verify the metadata of scholarly publications.
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The article was indexed by Crossref.
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Many researchers use Crossref to find DOIs.
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Many academic publishers register their articles with Crossref to ensure proper citation and discoverability.
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You can use Crossref to look up the DOI of a journal article for your bibliography.
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Libraries often rely on Crossref to verify the metadata of scholarly publications.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Crossref = cross-reference (semi-transparent) = cross + ref
The name is a shortened form of cross-reference, so the components are visible, but the organizational meaning is specialized.
Etymology
Crossref is a name made from cross ('to link' or 'go across') and ref short for reference ('a source or pointer'), coming from the idea of a 'cross-reference' — a link between documents. That's why Crossref is a database that links research items so they are easier to find.