Applied Science Commons is organized by continually updated thematic collections—available individually or as a package.
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The research record has a gap. Applied Science Commons fills it.
Researchers are citing non-journal sources more than ever—reports, case studies, technical documents, websites, blogs, and podcasts—from government agencies, research institutes, hospitals, industry bodies, professional consultancies, and other frontline organizations.
Most of this important, non-traditional literature sits outside mainstream academic discovery services. It's hard to find, difficult to cite, and at risk of disappearing. Applied Science Commons brings it into your institution's academic workflow. Where platforms like Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed index the journal literature, Applied Science Commons captures what they miss—the real-world evidence cited in serious research.
Every item is assigned a persistent identifier and preserved for the long term—so your researchers can find it, use it, cite it, and trust it will still be there when they need it.
Authoritative, trustworthy content
Access editorially curated literature from government agencies, research institutes, universities, hospitals, and professional bodies
Draw on content from think tanks, industry bodies, corporations, and independent consultancies—all with global coverage
Work with technical reports, case studies, consultant reports, feasibility studies, policy documents, white papers, community impact assessments, podcasts, blogs, and videos
Get coverage that extends well beyond journal literature—the sources serious researchers are already citing
Why is it called a Commons?
Because the best knowledge resources are built together, not in isolation. Applied Science Commons is shaped by the community that uses it.
Librarians, researchers, and content owners: Help us identify valuable material we might otherwise miss.
Tell us about organizations whose reports deserve wider visibility, content at risk of disappearing behind broken links or institutional closures, and collections held by universities or research bodies.
Librarians: If your institution produces research reports or technical publications, ask us about content partnerships.
Collaborate on coverage
Suggest sources, flag at-risk content, or explore a content partnership. Contact Toby Green, editor.
Try it with your institution
Free, 30-day institutional trial, with onboarding and training included
Pricing options based on your institution's size—contact us for a tailored quote
Collection packages are available for institutions subscribing to multiple Commons—ask your sales representative about options
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