SSRN
Tomorrow's Research Today
Overview
SSRN (Social Science Research Network) is a repository for preprints and working papers in a wide range of disciplines, with a particular strength in the social sciences and humanities. It allows researchers to share their work before it has been published in a peer-reviewed journal, facilitating early dissemination and feedback.
✨ Key Features
- Preprint and working paper hosting
- Subject-specific research networks
- Email abstracting journals
- Author profiles and rankings
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on the social sciences and humanities
- Well-established reputation in fields like economics and law
- Owned by Elsevier, a major academic publisher
Unique Value: Share your social science and humanities research with a large and engaged audience of scholars.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- A popular platform for sharing research in fields like economics, law, and business
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Publishing research in the natural sciences (other preprint servers are more commonly used)
🏆 Alternatives
SSRN is the go-to platform for many disciplines in the social sciences, making it the best place to reach the relevant audience for your work.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Institutional Subscriptions tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to submit and download papers.
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