Papers
Recently published papers from scholars who have engaged with IHS
ScholarsEdge Guide: Papers
The Papers section in ScholarsEdge helps you explore academic research produced by scholars across—and beyond—the IHS network. Whether you're search...
Can I Upload My Papers to Share on ScholarsEdge?
Currently, ScholarsEdge does not support user submissions of papers, but we are actively working on new tools that explore this functionality. Stay tu...
What should I do if my search returns no results?
Try adjusting your search terms. Broader concepts (e.g., “labor markets” instead of “minimum wage elasticity”) often yield more results. If you still ...
What is the Recently Published tab?
This tab shows recently published papers by scholars who have engaged with IHS . It highlights new research from within the network.
What information is in an author’s profile?
Author profiles include: The scholar’s biography (when available) Their list of publications Any shared IHS program engagement with you
Why does clicking a paper title send me to an external site?
Most academic journals host papers behind paywalls. Clicking a title takes you directly to the journal’s official page for that article. We’re activel...
Why are some author names underlined and others not?
Underlined names → The author is part of the IHS (ScholarsEdge) network and has a viewable profile. Non-underlined names → The author is outside the...
What are the authors listed above the search results?
Above the main list, you’ll see relevant authors associated with your search . These are scholars who frequently publish in the field you searched fo...
What does “Explore Similar” do?
Clicking Explore Similar runs a similarity search based on that paper. It displays additional papers that share conceptual, topical, or methodologic...
Can I access full-text papers directly from ScholarsEdge?
Yes, we have over 80,000 full-text papers in our database, and we are actively exploring ways to add more in the future. However, many journals requir...
What information appears in the search results?
Each paper result includes: Title Publication / Journal Publication Date Abstract Author(s) A button for Explore Similar Clicking the title sends you...
How do I search for papers?
In the Explore tab, type a topic, concept, or author into the search bar. You can explore anything—from broad themes like “economic mobility” to spe...
Who appears in the Papers search results?
Search results include: Scholars within the IHS network (who have participated in programs, received funding, or engaged with IHS in other ways), and...