At the invitation of the Economic Sciences Workshop of the ELTE Márton Áron Dormitory for Advanced Studies, on May 22, 2025, Tibor Faragó-Szilvási and Tibor Móring, staff members of the Education and Research Support Department of the ELTE University Library and Archives, gave an online lecture entitled Research Support with Modern Tools: Scientific Databases, Research Data, Reference Management.
During the event, participants gained a comprehensive overview of scientific databases, digital research tools, and search methods applicable to literature searches in the field of economics. In addition, they were introduced to the benefits of Open Access publishing and the opportunities offered by Read and Publish agreements.
In the second half of the presentation, special attention was given to research data management, the implementation of the FAIR principles, and the use of data repositories. The session concluded with a demonstration of the Zotero software, which supports the organization of scholarly literature and reference management.
Abstracts of the lectures:
Literature Search and Open Access Publishing
During the lecture, participants were introduced to databases that provide scientific information for researchers in the field of economic sciences. The presentation showcased digital tools and search methods that help navigate the vast amount of information and find truly relevant sources. One of the most significant scientific achievements of the 21st century is the emergence and spread of the Open Science ecosystem, which, by democratizing scientific information, creates new opportunities for solving global challenges. The presentation also reviewed the essence and advantages of Read and Publish agreements.
Research Data Management and the Use of Reference Management Software
Scientific research is supported not only by academic journals. In today’s scientific communication, the proper management of data generated during research is becoming increasingly important: storing and sharing data according to standards. Participants learned about the concept of research data, its types, and possible methods of creation. Further topics of the presentation included the principles of FAIR research data management and tools that support the storage of research data, such as data repositories. In the final part of the lecture, the Zotero reference management software was introduced, which provides effective assistance in organizing literature, automatically generating citations, and supporting scientific writing. Through practical examples, the main functions of Zotero, its integration with word processors, and its benefits for collaborative research work were demonstrated.