Research Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Research Guide for Poorvam Open Research Engine at http://pore.poorvam.com. This guide is designed to help researchers, students, and educators maximize the platform’s potential for academic research, particularly in the fields of Arts and Humanities and South Asian Studies. Our platform offers access to a curated database of scholarly articles, with a focus on disciplines such as Archeology, Classics, History, Language and Linguistics, Literature and Literary Theory, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Visual Arts and Performing Arts, aiming to become a leading resource for South Asian Studies.

Whether you’re searching for articles, exploring journal metadata, or managing your research, this guide provides step-by-step instructions and tips to enhance your experience.

Getting Started

Creating an Account

To access features like saving favorite articles, create an account:

• Click “Register” in the navigation bar.
• Provide a valid email address and username.
• Verify your account via the confirmation email sent from no-reply@poorvam.com.

Navigating the Platform

The platform is organized into key sections:

• Home: Overview of the platform and featured content.
• Articles: Browse or search articles by journal (e.g., Nature).
• Publishers: Explore articles by publisher.
• Favorites: View saved articles (requires login).

Searching for Articles

Our advanced search allows you to find articles with precision, including specialized content in Arts and Humanities and South Asian Studies:

• Basic Search: Enter keywords in the search bar to find articles by title or abstract, such as “South Asian literature” or “Indian philosophy”.
• Filters: Refine results by:
  • Publication: Select a journal (e.g., Science, PNAS).
  • Type: Filter by article type (e.g., research article, review).
  • Date Range: Specify publication dates (e.g., 2020–2023).
• Search Tips:
  • Use quotes for exact phrases (e.g., “climate change”).
  • Combine keywords with AND/OR (e.g., “cancer AND therapy”).
  • Check spelling to avoid missing results.

Example: To find articles on “machine learning” in Nature from 2022, visit this search. For South Asian Studies, try searching “Sanskrit literature” with relevant filters.

Understanding Metadata

Each journal and article includes rich metadata to aid research:

• Journal Metadata:
  • ISSN/E-ISSN: Unique identifiers for print and online versions.
  • DOI Prefix: Identifies the publisher (e.g ., 10.1038 for Nature).
  • Publisher: The organization behind the journal.
  • Coverage Years: The journal’s publication history.
• Article Metadata:
  • DOI: A permanent link to the article (e.g., 10.1038/s41586-021-12345-6).
  • Authors: List of contributors.
  • Published Date: When the article was published.
  • Abstract: A summary of the article’s content.

Use metadata to verify credibility, track citations, or explore related journals. For example, a journal’s ISSN can help locate its official website or archives.

Using Favorites

Registered users can save articles for later reference:

• Click the heart icon () on an article card to save it.
• Access saved articles via the “Favorites” section in the navigation bar.
• Remove articles by clicking the heart icon again.

Favorites are stored in our secure database and linked to your account, ensuring easy access across sessions.

Advanced Research Tips

Maximize your research efficiency with these strategies:

• Combine Filters: Narrow results by combining publication, date, and keywords (e.g., “COVID-19” in PNAS from 2020–2021).
• Explore Metadata: Use DOIs to access full-text articles via external databases or publisher websites.
• Organize Favorites: Group saved articles by research topic for easier reference.
• Stay Updated: Check new articles by sorting search results by publication date.
• Contact Support: If an article or journal is missing, email admin@poorvam.com to request inclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

For additional help or feedback, contact us at admin@poorvam.com.