The research reading habits of academics globally are seeing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing popularity of advanced AI platforms. Among these, R Discovery has emerged as the most loved AI literature search and reading platform, boasting over 3 million academic users across 190 countries. In this case study, we delve into the evolving academic research landscape in Brazil, highlighting how R Discovery is addressing challenges and revolutionizing the way 70,000+ Brazilian academics and scholars from the country’s top institutions find, access, and read the latest, most relevant research, enhancing productivity and fostering a more dynamic academic environment.
Accessing and Reading Research: Challenges for Academics in Brazil
In Brazil, socioeconomic and cultural hurdles can impact how academics access, read, and keep up with the latest research.[1]
- Limited funding and high costs of subscribing to academic journals leave many academics struggling to access high-impact research via school or public libraries, resulting in reliance on the internet for easy access.[2]
- Moreover, with more than 90% of research being published in English,[3] reading papers and understanding complex research concepts can pose a problem for academics in Brazil, where becoming proficient in English is not a priority.[4]
- Another study revealed that 66% of Brazilian students cannot read text that exceeds 10 pages; this lower reading rate has a clear, indisputable impact on academic performance.[5]
- Finally, while Brazilian academics rely on online searches, this manual process requires a lot of time, effort, and expertise to identify credible sources and weed out fake research papers.
Taken together, these challenges in accessing and reading research can put the brakes on academic excellence and research innovation. This is where R Discovery emerges as a transformative solution for researchers in Brazil.
Faster Literature Search, More Research Reading: R Discovery as the Solution
R Discovery, a top-rated literature search and research reading platform by Editage, has been built by a team of experts with 22+ years of experience in academia. Available on web and as on mobile for busy researchers, this user-friendly AI tool just requires a one-time setup, where users can add their topics of interest and preferred journals. R Discovery’s robust AI then uses this to provide users with personalized reading recommendations from over 250 million research articles in its repository, sourced from top research databases and leading publishers. Users can also do a search as they would online, browse through top articles in dedicated publisher channels, or scan curated research feeds on the top 100 papers, open access articles, patents, conference papers, and preprints relevant for you.
Apart from simplifying and accelerating the literature search process, R Discovery offers a suite of features to enhance users’ research reading experience. With research paper translation for 30+ languages, multilingual and full-text audio streaming, instant science-backed answers to your top queries, and best-in-class research notifications, R Discovery gives its now academics the power to choose what, where, and how to read research.
Empowering Researchers: R Discovery’s Positive Impact on Academics in Brazil
For students and researchers in Brazil looking for reliable, budget-friendly solutions to achieve their literature search and research reading goals, R Discovery has been a game changer.
Growing number of academic users in Brazil
More than 70,000 students and researchers in Brazil are using R Discovery on app and web to find, access, read, and organize their research. By bringing world-class research from global publishers to their fingertips, the AI tool acts as a catalyst for intellectual growth and academic excellence in Brazil.
Increase in relevant research articles read
R Discovery is encouraging positive research reading habits and saving time for Brazilian academics with its personalized reading suggestions, which have received a 90% positive rating. This has also helped academics in Brazil read 2.7x more research articles on R Discovery between March 2023 and March 2024.
More time spent browsing research
Between January and March 2024, Brazilian academics spent 5x more time browsing and accessing research on R Discovery versus the previous year, exploring features that aid in comprehension and quick assessment of relevance.
Rise in use of audio to listen to articles
Students and researchers in Brazil are also turning to the platform’s multi-lingual and full-text audio feature to boost their productivity. In the first three months of the year, there has been a 3x increase in the number of Brazilian academics using audio streaming on R Discovery to keep up with research on the go.
Gaining the R Discovery Prime advantage
Compared to users globally, academics in Brazil are more inclined to exploring the premium features on R Discovery. Brazil ranks among the top 10 countries in number of R Discovery Prime subscriptions, which unlocks full unlimited access to translation, audio streaming, collaboration, multiple project feeds, auto sync with reference managers, and more.
Rising popularity in top institutions in Brazil
R Discovery has become a trusted AI partner for researchers, students, and faculty at some of the top institutes and universities in Brazil. The tool is most used by scholars from Federal University of Grande Dourados, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Federal University of Technology – Paraná, Federal University of Piauí, and Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei among others.
Inclination toward content from top publishers and journals
Among the Brazilian academics that use R Discovery, students and researchers show a preference for reading research articles from top journals by global publishers. These include reputed journals such as PLOS ONE, Scientific Reports, and SSRN Electronic Journal and top publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis and SAGE.
Academics in Brazil Love R Discovery
Improved access to high-impact research and the seamless reading experience on R Discovery has won over Brazilian academics, who are using the platform to elevate their research journey. This is reflected in the excellent rating for the R Discovery app on both iOS (4.9/5) and Android (4.7) devices from academics in Brazil, making it the top-rated app for academic research.
Academics in Brazil love R Discovery for its “easy-to-use interface”, “effective no-fuss browsing process”, and access to “many free full papers to read”, making it “great for new research and cross-references”. Receiving such words of praise and seeing how R Discovery is making an impact for students, researchers, and faculty in Brazil keeps us going on our mission to deliver the best experience to our growing base of academic users worldwide.
Inspiring Academic Excellence to Advance Research Innovation
For students and researchers in Brazil, R Discovery has had an unparalleled impact in accelerating research discovery, fostering daily reading habits, and inspiring academic excellence. The platform also provides significant advantages to global publishers by expanding their reach, enhancing journal article readership, and amplifying their impact in the broader research community.
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References:
- Messias, T.L. “Brazil: When Did e-Books Become a Socioeconomic and Cultural Issue? Dissertation, University of London. September 2023. Available online at https://hcommons.org/deposits/objects/hc:61408/datastreams/CONTENT/content
- Araújo-Pereira, M., Andrade, B.B. The heroic journey of young Brazilian scientists: challenges and opportunities. The Lancet Regional Health, May 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lana.2024.100735
- Ramírez-Castañeda V. Disadvantages in preparing and publishing scientific papers caused by the dominance of the English language in science: The case of Colombian researchers in biological sciences. PLOS ONE, September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238372
- Plotkin, J. Why is the level of English so low in Brazil? Brazilian Gringo, June 2013. Available online at https://braziliangringo.com/low-level-english-brazil/
- 66% of Brazilian students cannot read texts longer than 10 pages; in Chile, there are more than 100. Emergent News, AACRAO Edge, January 2024. Available online at https://www.aacrao.org/edge/emergent-news/66-of-brazilian-students-cannot-read-texts-longer-than-10-pages-in-chile-there-are-more-than-100
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