Hey there! I’ve been using google api scholarly for a while now, and yeah, it’s not the fastest. But once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty powerful.
For filtering, I’d suggest using the `citations` parameter if you’re looking for highly cited papers. Also, try combining it with the `author` parameter to narrow things down.
If you’re dealing with performance issues, try running your queries during off-peak hours. I noticed it’s faster late at night.
As for alternatives, Microsoft Academic Graph is worth checking out. It’s not as well-known, but it’s pretty solid.
For filtering, I’d suggest using the `citations` parameter if you’re looking for highly cited papers. Also, try combining it with the `author` parameter to narrow things down.
If you’re dealing with performance issues, try running your queries during off-peak hours. I noticed it’s faster late at night.
As for alternatives, Microsoft Academic Graph is worth checking out. It’s not as well-known, but it’s pretty solid.