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OpenAlex

OurResearch
United States of America
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About

Launched: 2021
Record Updated: Oct 04, 2024
Open scholarly dataset
Inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria, OpenAlex is an index of hundreds of millions of interconnected entities across the global research system. We're 100% free and open source, and offer access via a web interface, API, and database snapshot.
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Mission

Our mission is to make the global research system—the interconnected web of publications, authors, organizations, concepts, and other entities—available to everyone, everywhere.

Key Achievements

  • The CWTS Leiden Ranking of worldwide institutions has announced that an Open Edition of the rankings will be unveiled in 2024, using OpenAlex data.

  • OpenAlex is working with administrators at multiple universities around the world to switch from commercial products such as Scopus and Web of Science.

  • More what users have to say about OpenAlex
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    Technical Attributes

    Maintenance Status

    Actively Maintained

    Open Code Repository

    Implemented
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    Technical Documentation

    Implemented
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    Code License

    Implemented
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    Open API

    Implemented
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    Open Data Statement

    Implemented
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    Technical Attribute Statements

    Technology Readiness Level

    • Actual system proven in operational environment

    Code Licenses Used

    • MIT License

    Content Licensing

    CC0

    Standards

    Community Engagement

    Community Engagement

    Implemented

    Community Statements

    User Contribution Pathways

    • Contribute to code

    More About Community Engagement

    Community Engagement Activities:

  • Webinars

  • user group

  • Twitter

  • Mastodon
    • POSI self-audit

    Policies & Governance

    Governance Summary

    OpenAlex is an initiative of OurResearch, which is governed by a Board of Directors.

    Policies

    Privacy Policy

    Implemented
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    Web Accessibility Statement

    Implemented
    Applies to Website
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    Governance Structure & Processes

    Implemented
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    Transparent Pricing and Cost Expectations

    Implemented
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    Policy Statements

    Board Structure

    • Advisory board or steering committee

    Community Governance

    • Ad hoc

    Additional Information

    Organizational Structure

    Business or Ownership Model

    Non-profit organization

    Current Affiliations

    • OurResearch

    Funding

    Primary Funding Source

    • Contributions
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