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Findit@UCL can look different in different databases so make sure you are using the right version of the explanation.
Where you see the Findit@UCL icon, click on it to link to the full text.
Sometimes you will see a link to the publisher's site. Unless the article is open access, you might find that you can't reach the full text.
Clicking on the Findit@UCL link instead will link you to the full text via UCL's subscription access, if available.
Be careful when using sites that provide free access to published research papers.
Some websites provide access to articles which are not officially available as open access publications. However these are likely to infringe copyright and licensing agreements and may be illegal.
Always use Explore or other UCL-subscribed resources to ensure you access legitimate full-text sources.
A Digital Object Identifier (or DOI) is a permanent, stable link to a specific item online. It is more stable than a URL, as URLs can change, for example if an organisation re-structures its website. You might see the DOI in a reference list or bibliography, as it is a reliable way to locate articles online.
What's 'times cited' and 'cited references'?
Times cited refers to the number of articles which have cited the item displayed.
Cited references refers to the items which the item displayed has cited, in other words, it is that item's bibliography or reference list.
