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Chemical information science coverage in Chemical Abstracts
Journal of Chemical Information and Computer Sciences
|February 1, 1987
Summary
Chemical Abstracts (CA) coverage of chemical information science is scattered across multiple sections, questioning its comprehensiveness as a secondary source. Analysis reveals key journals and publication languages for this field.
Area of Science:
- Chemical Information Science
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific Communication
Background:
- Chemical Abstracts (CA) has historically covered chemical documentation and information science.
- Publications are often found in Section 20, but also scattered across other CA sections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the comprehensiveness of Chemical Abstracts as a source for chemical information science literature.
- To identify key journals and publication languages in this field.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of references within Chemical Abstracts during 1984-1985.
- Categorization of articles by CA section and journal of origin.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of chemical information science articles were found outside the primary CA section (Section 20).
- Identification of leading journals contributing to the field.
- Data on the distribution of publication languages.
Conclusions:
- Chemical Abstracts' current structure may not fully capture the breadth of chemical information science literature.
- Further analysis is needed to optimize secondary source coverage for this scientific domain.