Google Scholar Live Query Actor
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from $1.99 / 1,000 results
Run a live public query against Google Scholar and return up to 100 normalized records without static fixtures.
You can access the Google Scholar Live Query Actor programmatically from your own applications by using the Apify API. You can also choose the language preference from below. To use the Apify API, you’ll need an Apify account and your API token, found in API & Integrations in Apify Console.
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