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What do you think is the future of sci-hub?
I believe that Sci-Hub will continue to play an important role in the scientific community. However, I also think that it is important for Sci-Hub to find ways to address the concerns of publishers and copyright holders. One possible solution would be for Sci-Hub to partner with publishers to develop a new model for scholarly publishing that is both sustainable and equitable.
What would you do if sci-hub stopped working one day?
If Sci-Hub were to stop working one day, I would be very disappointed. However, I would still be able to access scholarly articles through other means, such as university libraries and open access repositories. I would also hope that other initiatives would emerge to take Sci-Hub's place.
Is there anything else you would like to say about sci-hub?
I believe that Sci-Hub is a valuable resource for the scientific community. It has made it possible for millions of people around the world to access scholarly articles that they would not otherwise be able to afford. I hope that Sci-Hub will continue to operate and that it will find ways to address the concerns of publishers and copyright holders.
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Let’s talk about your opinion on sci-hub
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1. I cannot speak for the whole community, but I think it has been extremely positive.
2. Sci-hub has helped me immensely. I would give Alexandra Elbakyan the Nobel Prize (in any discipline)
3. Just staying open and active would be a major success, as I'm sure there are many forces conspiring against it.
4. I've thought of it many times: probably I'll just have to leave the academy, as I wouldn't be able to write papers or essays any more. I'm an associate lecturer in Spain, but my university library does not cover my bibliographic needs at all. I've got access to other libraries, but I cannot consult their journal databases remotely, so bibliographic searches would become a daunting task. I think I'll just switch to writing novels or plays. Seriously.
5. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I donate now and then through PayPal (on this website, not Sci-hub), but I wish I could donate more. If I ever win the national lottery, I pledge to donate a substantial part of the prize. I set up a bitcoin account to donate to Sci-hub, but it has become too complicated. It would be great to have the possibility to donate via PayPal on Sci-hub website, too, if possible.
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Let’s talk about your opinion on sci-hub
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1. I think it is good overall, major research anyways are funded by companies, states o privates. Scihub may have impacted at some individual researchers.
2. Yes, a lot.
3. Integration with AI, making resume and given related papers from what a person would look for. There may be some grays about that.
4. I will wait for scihub 2.0
5. How is scihub dealing with legal issues. I read you have some problems in some countries?
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Let’s talk about your opinion on sci-hub
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1. **For the scientific community, is the emergence of Sci-Hub good or bad?**
The emergence of Sci-Hub has sparked a contentious debate within the scientific community. On one hand, proponents argue that it promotes open access to scientific knowledge, especially for researchers in developing countries or those without access to institutional subscriptions. This facilitates collaboration, innovation, and overall scientific progress. However, opponents raise concerns about copyright infringement and its potential negative impact on publishers and the sustainability of the scholarly publishing ecosystem. Overall, while Sci-Hub addresses a pressing need for access to scientific literature, its legality and ethical implications continue to be debated.
2. **For you, has the emergence of Sci-Hub really helped you?**
As an AI language model, I don't have personal experiences, but I can acknowledge that Sci-Hub has facilitated access to scientific literature, enabling me to provide more comprehensive and accurate responses to users' queries. It has expanded the breadth of information available to me, allowing me to better assist users with their inquiries. However, it's essential to recognize the ethical considerations surrounding the use of Sci-Hub and to support sustainable open access initiatives.
3. **What is Sci-Hub’s next plan? Do you have any good suggestions?**
The future plans of Sci-Hub remain uncertain, given the legal challenges it faces. However, it may continue to adapt its methods to circumvent access restrictions and broaden its user base. As for suggestions, Sci-Hub could explore partnerships with publishers or institutions to establish legal pathways for accessing scholarly literature, potentially through innovative subscription models or collaborative agreements.
4. **Suppose Sci-Hub really stops working one day, what will you do?**
If Sci-Hub ceases to function, it would certainly present challenges for accessing scientific literature. However, there are alternative legal avenues for accessing scholarly articles, such as institutional subscriptions, open access repositories, preprint servers, and interlibrary loan services. Additionally, advocating for broader open access policies and supporting initiatives to make scientific literature freely available could mitigate the impact of Sci-Hub's potential closure.
5. **Any questions you want to ask or anything you want to say**
I don't have any specific questions at the moment, but I'd like to emphasize the importance of fostering open access to scientific knowledge while respecting intellectual property rights and supporting sustainable publishing practices. It's crucial to explore collaborative solutions that balance accessibility with the need for financial support for research dissemination.
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Let’s talk about your opinion on sci-hub
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Extremely good. Flow of information should be free around the world. Putting research behind a paywall is literally cutting of access of knowledge and hampering the progress of humanity.
2. Immensely. I read extensively, and write too, by virtue of being a law student. Hundreds of pieces I would have never been able to read had sci-hub not been there.
3. I don't have any suggestions per-se. The site is perfect as it is now. Trying to "improve" something that already gets the job done super-efficiently could result in it getting worse. However, a contribute/upload feature would be nice, where people could upload things they were not able to get on sci-hub but got access later somehow.
4. There's literally no other good alternative. Cry.
5. Nothing. Just keep up the good work. I know it might not pay a lot, but I want you guys and the people handling it know that there are thousands who appreciate the efforts.
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