Sci-Hub – a website providing free access to scientific papers that are usually behind paywalls. Alexandra Elbakyan, a science graduate student and now a neuroscientist based in Russia, started Sci-Hub in 2011 to help people who cannot afford to pay for research articles. Elbakyan’s struggles with high costs motivated her to create this platform for…
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Library Genesis: Benefits & Challenges
LibGen, short for Library Genesis, is a well-known digital repository that provides free access to millions of books, articles, and academic papers. This platform has generated both admiration and controversy due to its vast library and its legal uncertainties. Below, we explore the benefits and challenges associated with LibGen, offering a balanced perspective. Benefits of…
7 Websites to Access Any Paper for Free
7 websites every researcher should know to access any paper for free Imagine having a master key to unlock any research paper, anytime, without spending a penny. It’s not fantasy; it’s reality. Here are 7 hidden gems every researcher should bookmark today. 👉 arXiv – For lovers of hard sciences and economics, this archive is…
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