Could google scholar replace other search engines?

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The discussion centers on the effectiveness of Google Scholar compared to other academic search engines like ScienceDirect. Users express mixed opinions, with some preferring ScienceDirect for its speed and targeted search capabilities, while others appreciate Google Scholar's broader literature coverage. However, it is noted that Google Scholar may miss certain articles, making it less reliable for comprehensive research. Ultimately, the choice between these tools depends on the user's specific needs and familiarity with the literature.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of academic search engines
  • Familiarity with Google Scholar functionalities
  • Knowledge of ScienceDirect's search capabilities
  • Awareness of literature review processes
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced search techniques in Google Scholar
  • Learn about the filtering options in ScienceDirect
  • Research the differences in indexing between Google Scholar and ScienceDirect
  • Investigate citation management tools for organizing research findings
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Researchers, students, and academics looking to optimize their literature search strategies and choose the most effective search engine for their specific research needs.

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We have many engines to search the literature, such as sciencedirect and so on. And we also have google scholar to search the whole literature. Is it a good idea to use only google scholar since it looks complete enough? What's your opinion?
 
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Maybe. I prefer sciencedirect when I know what I'm looking for usually quicker with sciencedirect than with scholar google, which finds a lot more, but you may have to scan more before you spot the right one.

Example scholar google, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleListURL&_method=list&_ArticleListID=2114646922&_sort=r&_st=13&view=c&_acct=C000228598&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=ab20e21c528f0d319114a661083d5053&searchtype=a
 
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Nopes. It also does not find some articles.
 

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