Search the best databases in academia.
There are dozens of academic databases, each offering unique coverages and features.
To identify the ones most suitable for you, please select:
There are dozens of academic databases, each offering unique coverages and features.
To identify the ones most suitable for you, please select:
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We aim at analyzing all major academic databases with an English focus. We constantly work on including new analyses for even more comprehensive comparisons.
We update periodically to include changes in coverages and search functionalities of databases. Our innovative testing methods allow novel insights into the rich and evolving landscape of academic databases.
Our tests have undergone peer review and are explained in detail in the FAQ. Researchers can use our data for further analysis.
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