SWISDATA gGmbH, our nonprofit and non-governmental research organization based in Vienna, Austria, has recently joined the Research Organization Registry (ROR). This move marks an important milestone for our organization as we aim to enhance our visibility and credibility within the global research community. SWISDATA was positively evaluated through the registration process, ensuring that it meets the high standards set by ROR.

The Research Organization Registry (ROR) is a global, community-led registry designed to provide open persistent identifiers for research organizations. It addresses the challenges posed by organizational changes such as name changes, mergers, splits, closures, and reorganizations. By disambiguating institution names and connecting research organizations with researchers and their outputs, ROR plays a crucial role in improving the discoverability of scholarly work.

• Community Initiative: Developed as a community-driven project to meet specific use cases, ROR integrates seamlessly with major platforms like Crossref DOI metadata, DataCite DOI metadata, and ORCID.
• Specifically Focused on Affiliations: It is specifically designed to identify affiliations in scholarly metadata, ensuring accurate attribution and tracking of research outputs.
• Openly Available: ROR offers CC0 data via an open REST API and public data dump, making it freely accessible to all.

SWISDATA gGmbH is a nonprofit organization that conducts or funds AI R&D projects such as Light-AIClean. Our mission is to publish peer-reviewed scientific papers and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in our field. As we grow and expand our research initiatives, it becomes increasingly important for us to have a robust system in place to manage and track our affiliations accurately.

The registration process for ROR was thorough and rigorous, ensuring that SWISDATA meets all necessary criteria. We are excited to be part of this global initiative and look forward to the benefits it will bring to our research community.

By joining ROR, SWISDATA gGmbH aims to:

• Enhance Visibility: Increase visibility for our organization and its research outputs.
• Improve Discoverability: Ensure that our affiliations are accurately represented in scholarly metadata, making it easier for researchers to find and cite our work.
• Acknowledge Research Facilities: Properly acknowledge the research facilities we use, contributing to a more transparent and accountable research environment.

SWISDATA gGmbH's integration into ROR is a significant step forward in our commitment to excellence in research. We are proud to be part of this global initiative and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our organization and the broader research community. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.

SWISDATA gGmbH, our nonprofit research organization based in Vienna, Austria, has successfully joined the Research Organization Registry (ROR). This move enhances our visibility and credibility within the global research community. ROR is an open, community-led registry that provides persistent identifiers for research organizations, addressing challenges posed by organizational changes. By joining ROR, SWISDATA aims to improve the discoverability of its research outputs and enhance transparency in the research environment.