OpenAlex Database for Computational Literary Studies and Digital Intellectual History
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Presentation
This presentation will elucidate the structure and utility of the OpenAlex database, emphasizing its relevance to computational literary studies and digital intellectual history.
Author
Byungjun Kim
Abstract
This presentation will elucidate the structure and utility of the OpenAlex database, emphasizing its relevance to computational literary studies and digital intellectual history. Initially, I will delineate the data architecture of OpenAlex, providing a foundational understanding of its capabilities and structure. Subsequently, I will illustrate the application of OpenAlex through recent research examples within the domains of digital humanities and computational social sciences, demonstrating its pivotal role in advancing scholarly inquiries. Lastly, I will share Python code that facilitates the integration of the OpenAlex API with Linked Open Data (LOD), highlighting practical methods for leveraging this technology in research environments.
