Data Abyss seamlessly integrates OpenAlex APIs to bridge “International Works” resources with challenging-to-access Chinese Science and Technology (S&T) datasets, collectively referred to as "Foreign Works" within the Data Abyss platform. OpenAlex, a comprehensive and open catalog of the global scholarly research system, plays a pivotal role in sourcing, aggregating, and standardizing research data from an array of reputable projects, akin to a river nourished by numerous tributaries. The primary data sources harnessed by OpenAlex include MAG (Microsoft Academic Graph) and Crossref, which serve as the bedrock for its extensive data ecosystem. Other notable contributors to OpenAlex's vast repository of knowledge include:

• ORCID: Providing unique identifiers for researchers.

• ROR (Research Organization Registry): Offering structured information about research organizations.

• DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals): Curating a comprehensive list of open-access scientific journals.

• Unpaywall: Facilitating access to research papers.

• PubMed and PubMed Central: Focusing on life sciences and biomedical literature.

• The ISSN International Centre: Managing international standard serial numbers.

• Subject-Area and Institutional Repositories: Encompassing a wide spectrum of repositories from arXiv to Zenodo and beyond.

OpenAlex's impressive statistics underscore the richness of its database, further enhancing Data Abyss's capabilities:

• Works: A staggering 246 million scholarly works.

• Open Access Works: An impressive 50 million open-access works, promoting information accessibility.

• Works from the Global South: Encompassing 27 million works, emphasizing global inclusivity.

• Datasets: A diverse collection of 3 million datasets, supporting multifaceted research.

• Authors: A network of 93 million authors, with 5 million linked to ORCIDs.

• Authors from the Global South: Including 12 million authors, fostering a diverse research landscape.

• Sources: An extensive pool of 249,000 sources, providing diverse research origins.

• Publishers: Collaborating with 46,000 open-access publishers.

• Funders: Engaging with 10,000 funding organizations.

• Institutions: Connecting with 107,000 research institutions.

• Concepts: Leveraging 65,000 concepts to enrich research context and relevance.

This integration enables Data Abyss users to access a wealth of international research knowledge, facilitating in-depth analysis and insights, particularly in challenging domains like Chinese S&T datasets. The synergy between OpenAlex's extensive data resources and Data Abyss's advanced analytics empowers users to unlock valuable intelligence and drive impactful research security and knowledge security initiatives.