Databases are searchable collections of good quality, academic material, particularly journal articles. They can be small subject specific or large collections covering a wide range of subject areas. Most databases provide access to full-text items. Some are abstract only, so you can establish whether or not the research is suitable for your needs.
Key databases for your subject are listed below. Databases showing the "D" icon are indexed by Discover@Bolton - so if you are searching Discover there may not be a need to search that database separately.
However some subject databases feature more advanced search features than Discover@Bolton, so you may wish to consult them separately to be thorough.
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Abstract and Indexing Database: this may not contain the full text of articles but will link you to where they can be accessed. | |
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Multi-disciplinary full-text open access journal articles. Note that this is an open access resource and content may change without warning.
Europe PMC is an open science platform that enables access to a worldwide collection of life science publications and preprints from trusted sources around the globe
Abstracts and indexes for around 600 journals examining the relationship between humans and the environment.
All medical disciplines including research, clinical and administrative practices, policy issues and healthcare services.
Part of the ProQuest Central database, this resource offers access to a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology.
Pubmed is a citation and abstract database for biomedical and life sciences, with some links to full text articles.
Open access publisher providing content in the biomedical, environmental and life sciences.
Europe PMC is an open science platform that enables access to a worldwide collection of life science publications and preprints from trusted sources around the globe
Google Scholar is Google's popular academic search engine.
If you use Google Scholar you can connect it the Library's holdings to make accessing full text articles easier.
If you wish to access a particular journal, search either by title or by subject area using the Ejournals portal:
The EJournals Portal includes access to the Article Linker, which allows you to search for specific articles. Have a look at the help guide below:
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