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Open Access Button

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Cheng ChangAug 27, 2023

Dear Author, I regret to inform you that the paywall bypass extension you have developed appears to be non-functional. Despite my initial intention to utilize this extension to bypass paywalls, it has failed to serve its intended purpose. I kindly request that you address this issue and rectify the situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, User

7 out of 7 found this helpful
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Sarah-Jayne FlowersJan 13, 2023

never works

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Liv SApr 20, 2021

Never works!! When I click on the extension (when I am on my article), it takes you to another page and it says "This article is inaccessible" Then it says: "The author can make this article available to everyone for free - legally. All you need to do is tell us how reading this research would help you!" After dotting a few words down and stating I need this article for research purposes, it then asks me to: "Can you check the article for the author's email address? It'll help us send your ... Show more

16 out of 17 found this helpful
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David CarlsonSep 17, 2020

Terrific tool and can be a real life-saver.

2 out of 3 found this helpful
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Ross MounceOct 26, 2018

It's a button that finds the open access copy of a paper (if there is one). Naturally it won't work all the time, but that's not the fault of this extension...

7 out of 8 found this helpful
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Matt MNov 16, 2017

Almost never works, and takes >15 seconds to respond when it does. I'll keep trying it and will revise the score if it improves.

4 out of 6 found this helpful
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Rusty GoodrickMay 8, 2017

Does what it says

1 out of 2 found this helpful
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Jason PriemMar 15, 2017

It's great! And finds not just open access, but open data as well.

2 out of 2 found this helpful
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