Is it possible to obtain a published paper for free through this forum?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of obtaining a published paper for free through the forum, specifically focusing on the journal Modern Physics Letters. Participants explore the ethics and legality of sharing academic papers, as well as alternative methods for accessing them.

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  • Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration about the accessibility of academic papers and question the community's willingness to help.
  • One participant suggests that serious researchers should be prepared to pay for subscriptions to journals.
  • Another participant highlights that many friends were unable to access the journal through their university libraries, prompting their request for help.
  • Concerns are raised about the legality of sharing published papers, with some participants asserting that it is illegal to do so.
  • A suggestion is made to request assistance in a more appropriate sub-forum related to materials and chemical engineering.
  • One participant acknowledges the legality issue while expressing gratitude for the information provided.
  • A later reply emphasizes that participants are not permitted to obtain materials illegally on the forum, leading to the closure of the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the legal implications of sharing published papers, but there is disagreement regarding the accessibility of such papers and the community's role in helping each other.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include assumptions about the availability of journals in university libraries and the financial constraints faced by individuals seeking access to academic papers.

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Is this forum of people who help each other or a place of nasty people?
 
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I'm sure Modern Physics Letters has an online version you can subscribe to.
If you wish to be a serious researcher, you should be willing to pay a subscription to a marginally profitable publication.
 
If I had enough money to pay for that damn paper I would have never asked help.
 
From what I know, Modern Physics Letters is a fairly prestigious journal, so it would be available in well-stocked university libraries. Have you tried that?
 
Yes, I had many friends and we always help each other, but this time they could not find it. And also they do not have access to this journal from their universities. That is why I come here.
 
Okay, but what you are basically asking about happens to be illegal.
Do you realize that?
 
Yes, I do well. No way...
 
By the way, thanks a lot for your kind information and helpful suggestions and also for remembering me that is ILLEGAL!
 
You might put in a request in the materials&chemical engineering sub-forum, wouldn't that be the right place?
 
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Many thanks!:rolleyes:
 
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As arildno has said, it is illegal for someone to send you such a paper. You will need to either subscribe to the journal yourself, or go to a library and request it. However, if you are undertaking research, then surely either your college will have an online subscription, or you can request it from your university library free of charge.

Anyway, as per PF rules, you are not permitted to obtain material illegally on our forum. I'm closing this thread: do not start another thread on the topic.
 

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