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[International bibliographic databases--Current Contents on disk and in FTP format (Internet): presentation and
1ISPED, Université Victor-Segalen Bordeaux-2, 146, rue Léo-Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux Cedex, France.
Sante (Montrouge, France)
|September 8, 1999
Summary
Learn how to effectively find references using Current Contents on disk or online. This guide details searching strategies and creating custom profiles for Life Sciences research, enhancing your literature reviews.
Area of Science:
- Life Sciences
- Medical Research
- Bibliographic Databases
Context:
- Current Contents on disk and Internet (FTP) are key resources for scientific literature.
- Effective reference retrieval is crucial for medical and life sciences research.
- Navigating complex databases requires practical, methodological guidance.
Purpose:
- To provide technical and practical advice on using Current Contents for reference retrieval.
- To explain the structure and search engine common to all seven editions.
- To detail the Life Sciences edition as an example for medical researchers.
Summary:
- This paper offers a practical guide to searching Current Contents (disk or Internet).
- It focuses on the Life Sciences edition, detailing its organization and search functionalities.
- The guide emphasizes creating tailored search profiles for researchers' specific needs.
Impact:
- Improves efficiency in literature searching for researchers.
- Enhances the ability to discover relevant scientific references.
- Facilitates better-informed research through comprehensive literature reviews.