OA.mg is an academic search platform launched in 2022 that provides access to over 245 million research papers, with 42 million available as full-text PDFs. It aggregates content from various open-access databases and ensures legal access to scholarly articles. OA.mg emphasises accessibility, aiming to make research available to everyone, regardless of institutional affiliation.
How Does OA.mg Work?
- Search Engine: Users can search for papers by keywords, authors, or topics.
- Full-Text Access: The platform identifies whether papers are open access and provides download links for available PDFs.
- Integration: It integrates with tools like Litmaps for visualizing literature connections and supports citation generation.
- Browser Extension: A Chrome extension simplifies finding and downloading full-text articles directly from the web.
- Extensive Database: Access to 245 million research papers across disciplines.
- Open Access Focus: Ensures ethical and legal access to scholarly materials.
- User-Friendly Tools: Features like Litmaps integration and citation management streamline research workflows.
- Free to Use: No subscription required for basic features.
Key Features
Search & Discovery
- Advanced search filters (e.g., publication year, citation count).
- Aggregates results from multiple open-access databases for comprehensive coverage.
Full-Text Access
- Provides direct links to open-access PDFs from publishers or repositories.
- Highlights open-access availability for easy identification.
Litmaps Integration