Kopernio
Browser extension for one-click access to research papers
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Kopernio is a free browser plugin that helps educators and students instantly access legitimate PDF versions of academic research papers. It streamlines research by automatically finding the best available full-text articles through institutional subscriptions or open-access repositories, saving significant time and ensuring quick access to essential scholarly materials for teaching and learning.
How to Use
1. Install the Kopernio browser extension from your browser's web store (Chrome, Firefox). 2. Browse academic articles on publisher websites or research databases like PubMed or Web of Science. 3. Click the Kopernio icon that appears near articles to instantly check for legal, full-text PDFs. 4. Access and download the research paper with a single click if available through your institution or open access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kopernio?▾
Kopernio was a free browser extension designed to provide one-click access to research papers, making academic literature more readily available. It aimed to streamline the process of finding full-text articles through institutional subscriptions or open-access versions, directly from publisher websites.
Is Kopernio still available or free?▾
Kopernio was acquired by ResearchGate in 2018 and has since been rebranded as "ResearchGate Read." The core functionality, offering free one-click access to research papers, is still available through the ResearchGate Read browser extension at no cost.
How does Kopernio (now ResearchGate Read) benefit students and researchers?▾
It simplifies access to academic literature, saving significant time otherwise spent searching for full-text articles. By automatically finding available versions, it ensures students and researchers can quickly access the resources they need for studying, research, and writing, enhancing productivity.
What happened to Kopernio?▾
Kopernio was acquired by ResearchGate in October 2018. It was subsequently integrated into ResearchGate's platform and rebranded as "ResearchGate Read." Users who had the Kopernio extension were automatically migrated to the new ResearchGate Read extension, maintaining its original purpose.
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