Researchers often face a frustrating barrier: paywalls. Countless academic papers are locked behind expensive journal subscriptions, hindering the free flow of knowledge.The three most commonly used platforms for downloading papers are: Sci-Hub, ResearchGate, and ableSCI.
Sci-HubResearchGateableSCISci-Hub: The Robin Hood of ScienceSci-Hub provides access to many scientific papers and articles for free. It uses academic credentials donated by users around the world to bypass publisher paywalls. Just enter the DOI or URL, and Sci-Hub will provide you with access.
ResearchGate: A Social Network for ScientistsResearchGate is a platform for researchers to connect, share work, and request full text from authors. Many researchers upload preprints and even published versions on ResearchGate, making it a valuable resource for finding open access papers.
ableSCI: Community-Driven Literature SharingableSCI is a platform designed to solve the difficult problem of obtaining research papers. It nurtures a community of researchers who can directly request and share PDFs with each other.
How it works:• Request: Fire PDF request on ableSCI
• Upload: Other researchers in the community upload PDFs for you
• Secure Sharing: Only requesters and uploaders can download files
ivySCI: Your One-Stop SolutionAlthough each platform has its own advantages, managing multiple websites can be time-consuming. ivySCI is the place to be for a powerful application that integrates all these platforms into a simplified interface.
DownloadUnified Search
Search Multiple Platforms
Simplified Access
Download PDF Instantly
DOI Integration
Access papers easily with DOI.
Automatic Workflow
Save time with automated paper searching.
Start using ivySCI1Download ivySCI2In the first setup wizard, select your preferred research platform
3Start Searching: Enter keywords or DOI to find the papers you need
DisclaimerAlthough ivySCI simplifies access to research, responsibility and ethical use of these resources is essential. Please always respect copyright laws, and consider supporting publishers and journals where possible.