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Metadata for research integrity: a joint guide from Crossref and DataCite

Helena Cousijn

Helena Cousijn, Sunday, Jul 12, 2026

In Research IntegrityMetadataDataCite

Research integrity depends on accurate, complete, and connected metadata. This joint guide from Crossref and DataCite sets out the metadata elements most critical for assessing research integrity—and how all stakeholders can contribute to and benefit from a richer, more trustworthy scholarly record.