Essential for science communication

A paper denotes an academic or in a journal. It is where present their research results in writing. These articles are a significant component in and serve to publicise the latest research results.

Academic or scientific papers have usually been subjected to a peer review process prior to their publication. This involves independent experts in the field of expertise reviewing the submitted paper for its quality and adherence to academic or scientific standards.

Which types of academic or scientific papers are there?

A distinction can be made between different types of academic or scientific articles. These primarily differ in terms of their , content and purpose. Academic or scientific papers include:

• Original research papers – such as those with findings from an experimental study
• Review papers – an overview of the current research status
• Case studies – analysis of specific individual cases
• Theoretical papers – a theoretical paper develops and discusses new theories or models
• Conference papers – presentation of preliminary research results at a conference

Where can academic or scientific papers be found?

There are various ways to access academic or scientific papers. They can often be found in in which they were published. But there are also academic and scientific databases and digital libraries that offer access. These include:

• : a search engine for academic and scientific literature from different disciplines
• : an Elsevier database with academic and scientific articles from different disciplines
• : a US National Library of Medicine database for biomedical literature
• : a digital library for technical and scientific publications from the electrical engineering and computer science sectors
• : a platform for academic and scientific publications operated by scientific publisher Springer

Access to academic and scientific papers is also possible via research institutions and university libraries. Networks for academics, and researchers like and also offer a diverse portfolio for the research community.