VSU regains access to Elsevier’s ScienceDirect through DOST-8 initiative

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Written by Mike Laurence Lumen
Published: 13 March 2025

VSU has regained access to Elsevier’s ScienceDirect through an initiative led by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII (DOST-8). 

This renewed access strengthens research in VSU by allowing faculty and students to explore a vast collection of scientific and technical publications. 

VSU has long benefited from a subscription to Elsevier’s ScienceDirect and Scopus databases, originally provided through DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). 

The initial access period ran from October 31, 2019 to September 1, 2020, and was extended until December 31, 2021. This latest extension continues to support universities like VSU in advancing research and academic works. 

VSU has been recognized as one of the most active users of ScienceDirect in the country, ranking 4th among all institutions. 

The university is known for its work in agriculture, science, and technology. With access to ScienceDirect, researchers can now use over 2,500 academic journals and 42,000 e-books covering subjects like engineering, environmental science, and health. 

This platform provides researchers up-to-date studies that can improve their work and guide them in solving real-world problems. 

Moreover, the renewed access gives VSU researchers the opportunity to retrieve well-reviewed studies that help them refine research methods and support their findings with reliable sources. 

Having ScienceDirect again gives VSU an important tool to support the work of its faculty and student researchers. With access to a broad range of studies, they can improve their research, refine their approaches, and participate in academic discussions both in the Philippines and internationally. 

With the support of DOST-8, VSU continues to move forward in research and education. As the university works toward its goal of becoming a global green university, resources like ScienceDirect and Scopus remain essential in helping researchers explore new ideas, develop solutions, and contribute to progress in science and technology.

This article is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

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