How do I buy a personal journal subscription?
Last updated on March 02, 2026
Personal journal subscriptions can be ordered on Elsevier Shop or through the journal's page on ScienceDirect.
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How
If you already have a specific journal in mind
Browse to the Journal's homepage on ScienceDirect, and select 'Order Journal' in the top menu.
If you don't have a specific journal in mind yet
Follow these steps to buy a personal journal subscription:
- Search for your journal in our Journal catalog.
- Select the title of the journal you'd like to subscribe to.
- Under the journal title, select 'Subscribe to journal'.
- Please note that not all journals offer this option.
- Select whether you would like a personal or institutional subscription, and the length of the subscription (if applicable).
- Select ‘Add to Cart’.
- Review your order summary and select ‘Proceed to Checkout’.
- Enter your shipping and billing information and select ‘Checkout’.
After buying your subscription:
- You will receive an email with the link to access your journal on ScienceDirect.
- You will receive an email reminder when it's time to renew your subscription.
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