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What AI functions are there in vLex?

Go to the vLex platform. You can access it by entering its name in the Library search tool or the Search by name or keyword field on the Search the digital collection by field page. Log in with your Virtual Campus credentials.

Once signed in, try a search by typing the keywords in the search box at the top. On the results page, click the case law filter on the left. Now, select any of the sentences by clicking on the title and a new page will open with information about the document.

On the page with the ruling, you'll find the case analysis section, a summary produced with artificial intelligence, where significant paragraphs in the sentence are highlighted.

In the left margin, you'll find key concepts and suggested documents. vLex's AI extracts the key concepts of the sentence (the smart topics), so that you can select them and expand your search. It also shows you similar sentences.
The citations (vCite) tab shows the number of cases cited in the document and any modification to the legislation after publication.
The cited by tab shows you a list of documents available in vLex that have cited the sentence you are looking at.
In the related tab (also available for legislation), vLex shows all the documents related to the legal concepts, cases cited and documents mentioned in the sentence.

Smart Topics, Citas (vCite), Citado por, Relacionados

In the left-hand margin of the related tab you'll see the filter results button. Click on it to set criteria for your search.

Related questions

How do I listen to articles in PressReader?

On your computer, right-click on any part of the article open in full page format and select the "Listen" option from the drop-down menu.

On your mobile, open any magazine and tap the headphone icon at the bottom of the screen. If you have opened the article in mobile text mode, tap the three dots in the bottom menu and you will find the headphone icon. After reading aloud is turned on, you can navigate between articles by swiping right or left.
How to search for a journal or article in the Library
Type the keywords in the Library search engine. For example, "Neuropsychology". Click the Journals button in the search tool.

On the results page, use the filters on the left-hand side to refine the results. For example, turn on the Author or Creation Date filter.

Then, click on the Apply Filters button.

Review the search results and choose one. Click Available Online to access the journal.

If, on the other hand, you want to get more information, select the title of the journal to open a new page with additional information. If the same journal is in different collections that the Library has access to, a new page will open with additional information. Choose any of the options in the Available Online section to open it.

You can also take a look at the Journal Search list in the top menu of the search tool to consult the titles that the Library has access to in each subject area.

Search for articles within a journal

Search for the title of the journal in the search box. Click on the title and a new page will open with the journal information. In the Search inside section you will see a search bar. Type in the keywords of the article you need. The results you will get from this point on are only for articles published in that journal.

If you can't find the article in the Library's search engine, click on Extend your search to other libraries (at the top of the search engine) to see if other national and international libraries have it available to send to your email address within 24 working hours. We explain how you can do so.
I've installed the PressReader app and it asks me to make a payment to access the content. What should I do?
The Library subscribes to PressReader, and members of the UOC community can read its newspapers and magazines for free. If you are asked for a payment or you see messages like "Go Premium" or "See all purchase options", it's likely that you haven't signed in correctly.

Make sure to select Sign in > Library or Group and choose UOC from the list of libraries.

Follow these steps to sign out:

Go to More (in the bottom margin of the app).

Select Accounts.

Select the active PressReader account.

Then select Sign out (at the bottom of the list).

Now, sign back in by following these steps:

Open the app and tap Sign in (bottom of the home page).

Select Libraries & Groups, and then Select Library or Group.

Type UOC in the search window at the top of the list of libraries. Tap Esta publicación está suscrita por la Biblioteca de la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC).

Then tap the Sign in button and enter your Virtual Campus username and password.

You will then be able to access all the content of PressReader through the app. A 30-day timer will appear. When it runs out, you will have to sign in again and search for the UOC Library in the list.
I have the PressReader app installed and I can't read or download content. What should I do?
First, make sure that you are properly signed in to the PressReader application.

If you aren't, you might see messages like "Go Premium" or "See all purchase options" when you try to read or download a publication. Remember that the UOC Library subscription gives you free access to the content.

Follow these steps to sign out:

Go to More (in the bottom margin of the app).

Select Accounts.

Select the active PressReader account.

Then select Sign out (at the bottom of the list).

Now, sign back in by following these steps:

Open the app and tap Sign in (bottom of the home page).

Select Libraries & Groups, and then Select Library or Group.

Type UOC in the search window at the top of the list of libraries. Tap Esta publicacion está suscrita por la Biblioteca de la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC).

Then tap the Sign in button and enter your Virtual Campus username and password.

You will then be able to access all the content of PressReader through the app. A 30-day timer will appear. When it runs out, you will have to sign in again and search for the UOC Library in the list.