It's Okay to Ask

Ask the researcher directly

The authors of the article may designate a direct contact person for inquiries and provide an e-mail address. Many researchers are quite willing to send articles via e-mail (PDF) if they are provided with a brief explanation of the request, and how it is intended to be used. Please be aware that due to copyright restrictions, authors are more willing to send an article intended to be read by an individual. Mass distribution or posting online is generally not allowed and would require permission by the author and the publisher.

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