Standard identifier could mobilize data and free time
Dave J. Roberts, Vishwas Chavan · Nature · 2008
The rise of bioinformatics has focused attention on the growing depth and scope of database content. However, it is difficult or impossible given the existing citation metrics system to identify who originally created or added value to a datum. Without a system to reward, we shall continue to rely on the good will or spare time ( sic ) of researchers to mobilize data into the public domain.