Help Acquiring a Research Paper From ScienceDirect

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The discussion centers on acquiring a specific research paper from ScienceDirect, identified by the link http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319999000087. The user expresses frustration over the $31 access fee, which is a significant expense for them. Responses clarify that university professors and students typically have access to such papers through their institutions, but they are restricted from sharing copies. Ultimately, the thread is locked, indicating that no further assistance can be provided for accessing the paper.

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  • Familiarity with ScienceDirect as a research database
  • Knowledge of university library systems and their access privileges
  • Awareness of the financial implications of accessing academic papers
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Like I said in the other thread $31 (1670 indian rupees) is a little less than the amount of money that my parents give me in 3 months and spending that money on a paper which may or may not be useful is difficult.

I'm only asking because don't people who go to universities like professors and students get free access to these research sites?
 
PraAnan said:
Like I said in the other thread $31 (1670 indian rupees) is a little less than the amount of money that my parents give me in 3 months and spending that money on a paper which may or may not be useful is difficult.

I'm only asking because don't people who go to universities like professors and students get free access to these research sites?

If they do have access to the paper, it would be under terms that would keep them from making free copies for others who do not have free access. If you cannot get access through your [STRIKE]university's [/STRIKE] school's library system, then we cannot help you here. Thread locked.
 
If it soothes your pain, prices of access to the papers are prohibitive even for American schools.
 

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