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Podcast Show Notes: Sci-Hub Download Data
The provided data offers a glimpse into Sci-Hub’s global reach, detailing article downloads across various countries. You can explore the data further at: https://zenodo.org/records/1158301
Key points to highlight:
- Data Format: The data is presented in comma-separated values (CSV) files, each file representing a portion of the total downloads from a specific period in 2017.
- Data Points: Each line in the data represents a single download event and includes:
- Timestamp of the download
- DOI (Digital Object Identifier) of the downloaded article
- IP Identifier of the user
- User Identifier
- Country of the user
- City of the user (where available)
- Latitude and Longitude of the user (where available)
- Geographic Distribution: The data reveals downloads from a diverse range of countries, providing insights into the global demand for scientific literature.
- Data Limitations: Note that the data is not filtered for VPN usage, meaning the listed country might not reflect the user’s actual location. This is particularly relevant considering Sci-Hub is blocked in some countries, leading users to rely on VPNs to access the site.
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