The Library arranges database trial regularly to facilitate evaluation of potential electronic resources by the HSUHK communities. We would like to hear your feedback(s) on the database(s). Please access the database(s) and click the “Send Feedback” button to let us know your comments.
| Database: | Web of Science |
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Web of Science, powered by AI, seamlessly integrates trusted citation data with generative natural language search and task-oriented research support, enhancing literature discovery, analysis, visualization, and decision-making. You can access InCites Benchmarking & Analytics (InCites B&A) and Journal Citation Reports (JCR) from the Products icon. InCites B&A is a web-based tool for evaluating research strategies, allowing you to analyze institutional productivity, monitor collaborations, identify key researchers, and uncover growth opportunities. JCR provides comprehensive data and metrics on the world’s most influential journals from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), and Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). |
| Trial URL: | https://ezproxy01.hsu.edu.hk/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com |
| Note: | To access to InCities B&A, user have to register for a personal account. |
| Trial Period: | Until 8 April 2026 |
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China and the Modern World – The English-Language Press in China, 1827–1974 (via GALE) |
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This collection features around 25 English-language newspapers and periodicals published in China over a 150-year period. It serves as an invaluable resource for researching and teaching key historical events in modern Chinese history, including the Opium Wars, Taiping Rebellion, First Sino-Japanese War, Boxer Rebellion, Revolution of 1911, Warlord Era, Second Sino-Japanese War, and Chinese Civil War. |
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Trial URL:
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https://ezproxy01.hsu.edu.hk/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/CFER?u=hsuhk_trial |
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Trial Period:
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Until 15 March 2026
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Database:
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LeapSpace |
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Description:
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LeapSpace streamlines research with an AI-powered assistant, offering access to trusted content, insights with Trust Cards, deep research, funding discovery, and essential tools, all within a secure environment. |
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Trial URL:
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https://ezproxy01.hsu.edu.hk/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/researcher-ai |
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Please click on “Sign in to ask” to register an Elsevier account for this trial database. If you have already registered a personal account for other Elsevier products (such as ScienceDirect or Scopus), you may use the same account to login to LeapSpace. |
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Trial Period:
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Until 11 March 2026
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Database:
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ScienceDirect AI |
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Description:
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ScienceDirect AI acts as a workflow companion for researchers, allowing them to quickly access, cite, compare, and explore reliable evidence from the depths of peer-reviewed literature. This tool enhances the efficiency, practicality, and rewards of knowledge discovery. |
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Trial URL:
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https://ezproxy01.hsu.edu.hk/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/ai |
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Trial Period:
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Until 11 March 2026
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Database:
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SciVal |
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Description:
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SciVal is a web-based analysis tool that utilizes bibliometric records from Scopus to assess research performance and track emerging topics. It allows researchers and institutions to benchmark against peers and analyze collaboration patterns through customizable modules like Overview, Benchmarking, and Trends. Offering both simple and advanced metrics, SciVal covers over 24,000 research institutions in 230 nations, enabling users to visualize performance and identify strategic opportunities. |
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Trial URL:
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https://ezproxy01.hsu.edu.hk/login?url=https://www.scival.com/ |
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Please click on “Create Account” to register for this trial database. If you have already registered a personal account for other Elsevier products (such as ScienceDirect or Scopus), you may use the same account to login to SciVal. |
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Trial Period:
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Until 11 February 2026
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Last Update: 9 February 2026