PIDs are becoming more widely accepted in developing regions. The session will explore the application and use of PIDs for visibility and discoverability of research in the developing world. Particular focus will be placed on meeting the challenges in Africa and access to information. The world of open PIDs enables individuals to receive credit for their professional activities with low barriers of entry.

Impact byBIP!

	citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	0
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Average
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Average
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Average