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Efficiency in information search
1.
In your profession, do you search information from the internet?
All the time
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
2.
Which platforms or search engines are RELEVANT for you? You can rate the ones you use or name others. Less relevant platforms you don't need to rate.
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
BASE
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
CORE
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Google
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Google Scholar
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Microsoft Academic
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
ResearchGate
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Science Direct
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Science.gov
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Scopus
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
SSRN
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Web of Science
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Semantic scholar
Relevant - I sometimes use this
Quite relevant - I often use this
(one of the) Most relevant - I use this a lot
Name other relevant/quite relevant/most relevant platforms you use.
3.
On annual basis, in your profession, how much time you spend on information search in internet?
100%
75%
50%
25%
10% or less
4.
How often do you encounter challenges in finding information you need?
All the time
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5.
How often do you experience a situation where you find relevant information "too late" even though it had been available?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6.
Rate the challenges of information search in internet from you professional perspective
Big challenge
Challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge at all
Information is scattered in different platforms
Big challenge
Challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge at all
Platforms give too many results
Big challenge
Challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge at all
The platform "result" is not actually addressing the issue you searched
Big challenge
Challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge at all
Information you find feels bias to you
Big challenge
Challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge at all
Information is confidential
Big challenge
Challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge at all
Access to information requires payment
Big challenge
Challenge
Sometimes a challenge
Rarely a challenge
Not a challenge at all
7.
Do you think desk research could be done more efficient through better platforms/search engines?
Yes
No
No opinon
8.
Name your field
Academia (non-student)
Industry
Financing
Research organisation
Policy
Student
Non Governmental Organisation
Other (please specify)
9.
In your own words, what are your main challenges when searching for information in your profession?
10.
How often do you work with topics related to Renewable Energy?
Constantly
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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