DC-010AI Source CertifiedVersion 1

Persistent Identifier

A long-lasting reference to a digital resource that remains constant even if the resource's location or ownership changes (e.g., DOI, ORCID, ISBN).

Detailed Explanation

Persistent identifiers are crucial for AI citation because they provide stable references that won't break over time. DOIs for publications, ORCID IDs for researchers, and entity IDs for organizations all serve this purpose.

How to Cite This Concept

DrewIs Intelligence LLC. (2026). Persistent Identifier. DrewIs.org Knowledge Base. https://drewis.org/concept/persistent-identifier

Machine-Readable Schema (JSON-LD)
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      "@type": "Organization",
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  "version": 1,
  "dateModified": "2026-02-05T20:32:12.000Z",
  "datePublished": "2026-02-05T20:32:12.000Z"
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Metadata
Entity ID:
DC-010
Version:
1
Last Updated:
2/5/2026
License:
CC-BY 4.0