OpenAlex

OpenAlex is a free search engine for research papers. Find stuff by author, topic, and more.

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What is OpenAlex?

OpenAlex gives you free access to a huge collection of research. Search millions of papers and find open-access versions. It’s great for researchers, students, and anyone needing research info without subscription fees.

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Key Features

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    Comprehensive Search and Filters:
    OpenAlex lets you search for authors, works, or institutions easily. You can filter by publication year, document type, and even geographic region. Plus, there's a full-text search for open-access stuff.

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    Dynamic and Up-to-date Content:
    This database is updated monthly, so you always get fresh, relevant info. There’s also a weekly snapshot update that lets you see the latest research trends fast.

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    Open-Access Philosophy:
    OpenAlex gives you links to open-access versions of publications when they're available, making sure everyone has fair access to research. You can freely export, share, and dig into the data.

     

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    Versatile Access Options:
    You can use OpenAlex through its website for simple searches, a powerful API if you're building something custom, or download the whole database for big offline analyses.

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    Customizable Alerts and Saved Searches:
    The website lets you save searches and get alerts for new stuff that matches what you're looking for.

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    Transparency and Data Reliability:
    OpenAlex gives you detailed info, like abstracts and citation data. You can also filter out retracted publications, so you know the data you're using is solid.

Frequent questions for OpenAlex

  • Is OpenAlex free to use?

    Yes, OpenAlex is completely free. You don't have to pay to use it or access its data.

  • How does OpenAlex ensure data reliability?

    OpenAlex makes sure its data is reliable by telling you where the information comes from. It also lets you filter out articles that have been retracted, so you know the data you're using is good.

  • Can I access the full text of non-open access articles through OpenAlex?

    No, you can't see the full text of articles that aren't open access on OpenAlex. You'll only find the details about the article itself. If you want the whole article, you'll need a subscription or find it somewhere else.

  • What are the access options for OpenAlex data?

    You can get to OpenAlex data in a few ways. You can use the website, its API, or download all of the data to use offline.

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