Why don't journals give full texts to students?

In summary, the availability of full-text journals for students varies depending on their university's resources. Some universities have institutional subscriptions that give students free access, while others may have limited access due to the high cost of subscriptions. Some universities also have partnerships or shared resources with other institutions to provide access to articles at a lower cost. In cases where access is limited, joining the society that publishes the desired journal as a student member may be a cost-effective option.
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Why don't the journals give full texts to students ??
 
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Your university *should* give you access to most of them for free... at my uni, we can access e-journals via a special proxy address.
 
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That's not always the case. Universities have to pay exhorbitant amounts for institutional subscriptions to journals, so poorer universities need to limit the number of journals with online access. Well, it's not really that exhorbitant when you consider the number of users, but it is a large expense nonetheless. Some universities combine their efforts and share resources so you can get an article copied from the holdings of one of their partner institutions for just the cost of copying, or sometimes free if it's a short enough article.

However, I see that Karthik is posting from India. I know that's one country I still get "reprint request" cards from, so their universities likely can't afford the variety of journal subscriptions available to us in the West. Karthik, if there is a particular journal you use often, it's often cheapest to join the society that publishes it as a student member. Those membership fees are usually about the same as the cost of one or two articles purchased individually, gives you full access to the journal, and gets you involved in a society that focuses on your area of interest.
 

Why don't journals give full texts to students?

1. Is it a deliberate decision by the journals to restrict access to full texts for students?

No, it is not a deliberate decision. Journals have subscription fees that provide access to their full texts, and these fees can be quite expensive for students.

Why don't journals give full texts to students?

2. Can students access the full texts through their university library?

Yes, many universities have subscriptions to various journals that allow students to access full texts through their library's online databases.

Why don't journals give full texts to students?

3. Are there any legal barriers preventing journals from giving full texts to students?

No, there are no legal barriers. Journals have the right to restrict access to their content as they see fit.

Why don't journals give full texts to students?

4. Are there any alternative ways for students to access full texts?

Yes, some journals offer open access options where the full texts can be accessed for free. Additionally, there are websites and databases that provide free access to scientific articles.

Why don't journals give full texts to students?

5. How can students stay updated on the latest research if they don't have access to full texts?

Students can attend conferences and workshops, read summaries and reviews of research articles, and follow researchers and journals on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest research.

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