Last updated: 03 Dec 2023
SCiNiTO, renowned for providing a 360-degree research toolkit to scholars, has joined forces with OpenAlex, inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria. They aim to create an unparalleled research experience by integrating SCiNiTO's extensive database with OpenAlex's rich repository of interconnected entities in the global research system.
OpenAlex brings unique advantages to SCiNiTO, offering an open replacement for traditional scientific knowledge bases. As a free and open catalog, OpenAlex stands out regarding inclusivity, affordability, and availability. SCiNiTO users can now benefit from about twice the coverage compared to other services, with enhanced.
OpenAlex's dataset encompasses various scholarly entities, including works, authors, sources, institutions, concepts, publishers, and funders. This data forms a vast, interconnected web, creating a heterogeneous directed graph with billions of connections. SCiNiTO users will now have seamless access to this extensive network, enriching their research endeavors.
The decision to partner with OpenAlex stems from SCiNiTO's commitment to excellence and innovation in scholarly research. By offering an open alternative to industry-standard scientific knowledge bases, SCiNiTO aims to provide its users with a platform that is not only expansive but also transparent and easily accessible.
Moreover, OpenAlex's commitment to inclusivity is evident in its coverage of non-English works and materials from the Global South. This aligns seamlessly with SCiNiTO's vision of breaking down barriers in scholarly research.
So, the partnership with OpenAlex reinforces SCiNiTO's dedication to affordability, ensuring that a wealth of knowledge is accessible to researchers worldwide without financial constraints.
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