Trial Access
Dear Readers,
Until mid-to-late May, several providers are granting access to useful databases for members of the university community. The databases can be accessed either through the university Wi-Fi network or via VPN.
Statista Database
Access available until: May 14, 2025
Access link: https://www.statista.com/
Statista is one of the world’s largest market and statistical databases. It offers information in more than 80,000 topics, sourced from 22,500 references, across 170 industries in over 150 countries worldwide.
Sage Journals and Sage Research Methods
Access available until: May 31, 2025
Access link (Sage Journals): https://journals.sagepub.com/
Access link (Research Methods): https://methods.sagepub.com/
The journal database provides full-text access to over a thousand publications from the publisher, dating back to 1999. Some notable titles include American Sociological Review, Behavioral Science & Policy, Anthropological Theory, among many others. Sage Research Methods offers access to handbooks, journals, video tutorials, and other resources, supporting the research process at all levels.
Oxford Journals
Access available until: May 31, 2025
Access link: https://academic.oup.com/journals
As the name suggests, this database includes journals published by Oxford University Press. It contains around 300 journal titles, over 100 of which are related to the social sciences. Topics covered include international law, human rights, international relations, social policy, environmental protection, social work, and criminology. You can read a more detailed description and journal recommendations for this database HERE.
JSTOR Constellate – Text and Data Mining Service
Access available until: June 2025
Constellate is a digital research platform designed to support text analysis and data mining. It provides access to extensive datasets and tools needed for analyzing textual patterns and trends, making it a valuable resource for researchers across various disciplines, especially the humanities.
Users need to register for an account on the Constellate platform to access the service.