ORCID

 

ORCID Policy at Colombia Médica

ORCID

The Colombia Médica journal promotes and requires the use of the unique ORCID iD for all authors submitting manuscripts to the journal. This digital identifier is essential for ensuring the accurate identification of authors and their contributions in academia, ensuring appropriate recognition of their work, and facilitating the integration of their research activities.

Why is an ORCID iD Mandatory?

  1. Unique Identification:
    Avoids confusion caused by common names or variations in institutional affiliations.
  2. Integration of Activities:
    Allows linking publications, grant applications, and other academic efforts, consolidating the researcher's professional profile.
  3. Recognition:
    Ensures contributions are correctly attributed, increasing the visibility and impact of the work.

How to Obtain an ORCID iD?

  1. Registration:
    Visit orcid.org and complete the free registration process.
  2. Building the Profile:
    Add professional information and link other online profiles, such as Scopus, LinkedIn, or ResearcherID.
  3. Using the ORCID iD:
    Include your identifier on your webpage, when submitting publications, applying for grants, and in any research workflow to ensure proper credit.

Incorporating the ORCID iD into Submissions to Colombia Médica

The use of an ORCID iD is mandatory for all authors involved in manuscript submissions to the Colombia Médica journal. This includes lead authors, co-authors, and any listed contributors.

Steps to Associate the ORCID iD During Manuscript Submission:

  1. Account Access:
    Log into your user account on the journal's system.
  2. Profile Update:
    In your profile settings, link your ORCID iD using the available option.
  3. Link Confirmation:
    Ensure the identifier is correctly associated before submitting the manuscript.

Verification and Compliance

  • The Editorial Committee will verify that all authors listed in the manuscripts have provided their ORCID iD at the time of submission.
  • Manuscripts that fail to meet this requirement will be returned for correction before the review process begins.

Colombia Médica's Commitment to Transparency and Academic Integrity

The mandatory use of ORCID iD reinforces Colombia Médica's commitment to transparency, traceability of academic contributions, and the promotion of editorial excellence practices.

If you have any questions about how to register your ORCID iD or link it to the journal's system, please contact us at colombiamedica@correounivalle.edu.co.