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How can I get my full text article from the Science Direct database when the pdf isn't there?

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Science Direct is a database containing peer-reviewed journal articles covering the sciences, however, many of articles are not available to read immediately.

To access the full-text of the article found in ScienceDirect:

1. When searching ScienceDirect, click on the title of the article.

2. Click on Get Access.

3. Click on Request Document.

 

4. Fill out your name, affiliation, and your university email. 

The full-text article will be sent to you within 48 hours, although it typicaly arrives much sooner.