About Google Scholar

Google Scholar is a freely accessible search engine that indexes scholarly articles, theses, books, conference papers, and patents. It is designed to help users find scholarly literature across various disciplines. Launched by Google in 2004, Google Scholar provides a simple way to search for academic resources and is often used by researchers, students, and academics.

Key features of Google Scholar include:

• Broad Coverage: Google Scholar indexes a wide range of scholarly content, including articles from academic publishers, institutional repositories, and other sources.

• Search Functionality: Users can search for academic content using keywords, author names, and other criteria. The search results are typically ranked based on relevance.

• Citation Tracking: Google Scholar allows users to see who has cited a particular article, helping researchers track the impact and influence of their work.

• Alerts: Users can set up email alerts to receive notifications when new articles or research matching their interests are published.

• Integration with Libraries: Google Scholar often provides links to full-text articles, and it can be linked to institutional libraries to facilitate access to subscription-based content.

• Profiles: Researchers can create a Google Scholar profile to showcase their publications, citation metrics, and h-index.