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CORE: Largest Open Archive

CORE is a vast resource offering free access to millions of open-access research papers and publications. To get started with a basic search (1), simply enter your keywords or phrases into the search bar.

After your initial search, you can refine your search by selecting specific fields (2) such as Medicine or Biology, filtering results by year, or narrowing down by type of publication, such as research papers or theses.

If a PDF is available (3), you can easily download it for free.

Register for more services (4) to unlock additional features like saved searches and more personalized services. 

To access CORE, click on the image above or visit https://core.ac.uk/