How to search using an affiliation name?
Author affiliation in research papers is usually listed after the author names. Type the affiliation name.

What is a ROR?
ROR assigns unique IDs to research institutions globally for better data management and analysis. You can access its database on their official website: https://ror.org/R

How to search using a ROR?
When input is introduced at the input field, a list of possible institutions is shown. Select only one institution per input field. Once an option is selected, the ROR ID is automically selected.

Example: For the ROR search input Barcelona, we get the following list of options.

How to search using an author name?
A list of possible authors will appear, choose the one you are looking for. Instruccions are the same as for the ROR search, but multiple options can be selected.
Example: If you are looking for Fake Sur Name, the author might be in the database as Fake Sur-Name, F. Sur-Name, Fake S. N., etc. Select all of them.

What is an ORCID?
Unique digital identifier that authors use to link their research to their public profiles, making it easier for them to share their work and track their impact.

How to search using an ORCID?
The format must be only the ID, not the whole link. You can find the ORCID of an author in orcid.org.

What is an ISSN?
An ISSN is an 8–digit code used to identify newspapers, journals, magazines, and periodicals of all kinds and on all media–print and electronic.

How to search using an ISSN?
You can find the ISSN of a journal in portal.issn.org.

How to search using a keyword?
Keywords are usually included in the paper’s abstract.

Example: For the keyword search input Mindfulness, we get the following list of options.

What is a topic?
A topic is the central issue or main subject addressed in a study or research paper. Topics can be organized hierarchically from general to specific.

How to search using a topic?
To identify a scientific article's topic, look at the title, abstract, introduction, and keywords. Use academic databases with specific keywords and advanced search options. Journals also classify articles into subject categories, aiding in pinpointing relevant research.
A list of possible topics will appear, choose the one you are looking for. Instruccions are the same as for the ROR search, but multiple options can be selected.