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Research Studies: Learn about the Connection Between R&D Information and Innovation
Recent studies have demonstrated that there is a direct correlation between providing researchers with
R&D information tools and the ultimate success of their organizations' Research & Development activities.
Use these studies to support your decision to evaluate or subscribe to R&D information tools.
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The Accountability of ScienceDirect: Users' Perspectives Of Which Online Scientific/Engineering Resource Is Best In Class
Martin Akel & Associates (2008)
ScienceDirect provides its users with access to the world's largest collection of full-text research articles.
This study documents the value of this type of information to the research process and how companies
have integrated its content and tracking tools into every stage of the R&D workflow. 
Free Web Search vs. Paid Search Tools: A Comparison Of Productivity In The Research Process
Martin Akel & Associates (2007)
In response to pressures to conduct research more quickly and accurately, engineers and scientists have woven internet searches into the very fabric of the research process. While the free web suffices for simple searches, it is less than effective for more complex searches, such as accessing the experiences and results
of other researchers. This study found that paid search is 325% more productive than the free web. 
A Study of Correlation: The Effect of R&D Information Tools on Research Success
Martin Akel & Associates (2006)
Engineers and scientists are under increasing pressure to outperform their competition and contribute to the growth of their companies. Responses from over 600 R&D professionals established a strong correlation between access to information tools and research success.
The Role of Information in Innovation
Martin Akel & Associates (2005)
This study assesses the importance placed on having access to the work of fellow researchers and gauges
the value placed on paid R&D information tools to learn the experiences of peers.