Journal articles
Search for journal articles using the recommended databases.
Databases
Use these databases to find journal articles:
- PubMedCitations and abstracts for biomedical literature including research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and healthcare services.
- ScienceDirect This link opens in a new windowA full text database covering multiple disciplines such as life sciences, health sciences, physical sciences and engineering as well as social sciences and humanities.
- ScopusA multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature, book reviews and conference proceedings.
- Web of ScienceA collection of citation databases and citation analysis tools covering the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.
- CAS SciFinder-nWorld's largest collection of chemistry and related science information. Search for substances, reactions, and patent and journal references. Note: Before using SciFinder for the first time you must REGISTER in order to create a personal user name and password using the instructions in the link.
- Europe PMCEurope PMC is a repository, providing access to worldwide life sciences articles, books, patents and clinical guidelines.
Searching tips
- Plan your searchFive steps to better search results
- Searching in databasesAdvice on how to focus your search.
- Find journal articlesExplains different types of journals and how to find journal articles.
- Peer-reviewed journal articlesCheck if an article is peer reviewed.
Journal citation reports
To find a list of high impact (prestigious) journals in your field, go to Journal Citation Reports and select: Subject Category--[submit]--Veterinary Sciences.