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Journals’ Research Data Policies

When you submit a paper to a journal, do you check the journal's research data policy? It is important to know what you may be asked to do about your research data in the publication process.

A Quick Test on 6 Citation Databases

Why does Google Scholar show higher citation counts than Scopus and Web of Science? What tools are better for tracing citations in fields outside of science and engineering?

Cambridge Read and Publish Agreement 2021 to 2023

After prolonged negotiations with Cambridge University Press, the Library will enter into a Read and Publish agreement with them effective January 2021. How is it different from the previous licenses?

Retraction Watch & Retracted COVID-19 Articles

While research publications on coronavirus have mushroomed in an amazing speed in 2020, some of them had to be retracted for various reasons. Retraction Watch is a good source to help us keep track of them.

Counting Citations: Old Tools and New Tools

You are probably familiar with using Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to find citations between scholarly works. This week, we look at alternative citation indices that are also powerful, and free to use!

New Books by HKUST Scholars 2020

In September, we featured six new books by HKUST professors. Just two months later, we have another five to showcase, including two fictions.

Open Data Makes Lives Better

Data is the foundation of information and knowledge. Making data openly accessible and free to use can support governments, businesses and individuals to create new value that can benefit the society, economy, and environment.

Researcher Survey on Scholarly Communication

A survey was conducted to find out researchers’ publishing habits, the factors they consider when deciding which journal to publish their work, and their views on the author pay-to-publish model.