Great new Google version (for research)

In summary, the beta version of Google Scholar is a useful tool for finding free online versions of scholarly articles and ranks its hits by citation indices. It is also a helpful resource for quickly gathering knowledge on a topic, although it may not include the most recent work. For the most recent work, searching in www.arXiv.org is recommended.
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this is the beta version
it searches the scholarly journal literature
and finds free online versions of articles (if you don't have a
subscription to the journals

I read that it even ranks its hits by the citation indices
(how highly an article is regarded by other scientists can
be estimated at least roughly by how often other articles
cite it as reference)

thanks to "uncle Al" for this bit of news

I expect this new "scientist version" of
Google will be helpful

Here is something in Nature journal about it
http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041115/full/041115-13.html
 
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  • #2
Amazing

Halve an hour googling gets more knowledge in than an afternoon in a library. That's now 5 minutes with this toy.

Thanks Marcus.

Cool
 
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Andre said:
Amazing

Halve an hour googling gets more knowledge in than an afternoon in a library. That's now 5 minutes with this toy.

Thanks Marcus.

Cool

Maybe you should google up yourself a dictionary. :rofl:

I kid.
 
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Google ranks its hits by the number of citations. So it is a great introduction to the fundations of any topic. However, the most recent work on the topic is lost. The best way to get the most recent work is still to search in www.arXiv.org, which will organize hits from most recent to earliest, of only papers in the arXiv of course.
 

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The latest Google version for research offers a variety of new features, including advanced search options, improved citation management, and enhanced collaboration tools. It also includes a new research tool that allows users to search for scholarly articles and papers from reputable sources.

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Yes, the new Google version is designed to be compatible with a wide range of research tools and platforms. It can be integrated with popular citation management software like EndNote and Zotero, as well as collaboration tools like Google Drive and Dropbox.

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The new Google version streamlines the research process by providing more accurate and relevant search results, making it easier to organize and manage citations, and facilitating collaboration with colleagues and peers. It also offers access to a larger pool of scholarly resources and databases.

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