Sciencemadness Discussion Board

regarding thoughts on scihub ?

rodster - 7-9-2024 at 14:50

hello, obviously this isn't directly chemistry related but I guess more of an informal poll, particularly for those involved in academic publishing.

what are your thoughts on the scihub website ?

[Edited on 7-9-2024 by rodster]

charley1957 - 8-9-2024 at 01:56

I’ve found it extremely helpful. I’ve gained access to many papers I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. So many academic papers are inaccessible without some kind of membership or having to pay. I think it’s a great thing!

Metacelsus - 8-9-2024 at 03:40

My only disappointment with it is that it hasn't been updated with new papers in a few years (since about 2021, I think).

rodster - 8-9-2024 at 05:23

according to the subreddit its because of some legal issues in India.

Precipitates - 8-9-2024 at 18:04

Good, but it has its limitations.

Extremely useful for individuals without access otherwise.

I can access most of the research papers I want to read, but there are journals the university isn't subscribed to, and for these Sci-Hub is useful.

Although sometimes Sci-Hub can't find the article either.

rodster - 9-9-2024 at 06:10

Quote: Originally posted by Precipitates  
Good, but it has its limitations.

Extremely useful for individuals without access otherwise.

I can access most of the research papers I want to read, but there are journals the university isn't subscribed to, and for these Sci-Hub is useful.

Although sometimes Sci-Hub can't find the article either.


what do you say if they ask how you accessed it ?

Precipitates - 9-9-2024 at 17:31

Quote: Originally posted by rodster  


what do you say if they ask how you accessed it ?


I just reload a page through EZProxy, and put in my university credentials.