Persistent Identifiers in Germany: Key Findings of a Nationwide Survey
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2026-028 | Journal eISSN: 1683-1470
Language: English
Page range: 28 - 28
Submitted on: Mar 10, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 12, 2026
Published on: Aug 10, 2026
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