Text and Data Mining (TDM) Exception: What It Means for Researchers

— by Eddie Ko Earlier this year, the Hong Kong government published the Outcomes of Public Consultation and Proposed Way Forward on Enhancement of the Copyright Ordinance regarding Protection for Artificial Intelligence Technology Development. A key highlight is the proposed introduction of a Text and Data Mining (TDM) exception, which could be a game-changer for…

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AI Innovations in Academic Search: Comparing Web of Science Smart Search and EBSCOhost Natural Language Search

— by Kanako Hayashi Academic databases have entered a transformative era with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Research found that AI can help researchers, especially those who may not have access to a librarian, to formulate and refine Boolean queries (Qureshi et al., 2023; Reed & Barnett, 2025; Wang et al., 2023). This post…

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Unlocking the Path to Success: Tips for Becoming a Strong Researcher and Getting Published

— by Fanny Liu Becoming a good researcher and getting published are two goals that go hand in hand. To succeed as a researcher, it is essential to both conduct rigorous research and communicate your findings effectively. Conducting rigorous research To conduct research, you will go through stages including: Below are some tools and training…

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