CORE
Official destination: https://core.ac.uk/
CORE indexes open-access research gathered from institutional and subject repositories, preprint servers, and open-access or hybrid journals. Its public search helps people discover research literature and reach available full-text copies from many providers.
Why it is useful
CORE is a strong follow-up when a scholarly search identifies a paper but the publisher copy is inaccessible. It can reveal a lawful manuscript or repository version without checking institutions individually.
Best for
Finding open-access research from repositories and journals
Not ideal for
Assuming every indexed record has identical metadata or full-text availability
Limitations
Records originate from many providers, so metadata detail and access can vary. Confirm the document version and publication details before citing it.
Destination and official information checked July 17, 2026. Private editorial draft; not yet approved for publication.
Why it is useful
CORE is a strong follow-up when a scholarly search identifies a paper but the publisher copy is inaccessible. It can reveal a lawful manuscript or repository version without checking institutions individually.
Limitations
Records originate from many providers, so metadata detail and access can vary. Confirm the document version and publication details before citing it.