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Subject Guide for Nursing |
1. Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your topic by using subject dictionaries and to find background information in encyclopaedias such as:
Reference Material |
Αγγλο-ελληνικό λεξικό ιατρικών όρων |
R121 .A44 1995
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Εικονογραφημένο λεξικό ανατομικής : της διεθνούς ονοματολογίας |
QM81.F46 1991 |
| Επίτομο αγγλο-ελληνικό και ελληνο-αγγλικό λεξικό ιατρικής ορολογίας |
R121 .T446 2002
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Dorland's ιατρικό λεξικό : αγγλοελληνικό & ελληνοαγγλικό |
R121.D74 1997 |
Ιατρικό λεξικό : αγγλοελληνικό-ελληνοαγγλικό |
R121.I38 |
| Λεξικό διαπολιτισμικών όρων στην ψυχική υγεία |
RC436.5.L486 1999 |
| Ιατρικό εγκυκλοπαιδικό λεξικό |
R121.I38 2001 |
| Encyclopedia & dictionary of medicine, nursing, & allied health |
R121.M55 2003 |
| Mosby's medical, nursing, and allied health dictionary |
R121.M67 1990 |
| Αγγλοελληνικό γλωσσάρι βιοψυχολογίας |
QP360.K37 2002 |
| Taber's cyclopedic medical dictionary |
R121.T18 2001 |
| A dictionary of clinical oncology for nurses |
RC254.5.D53 1992 |
| Λεξικό της ψυχολογίας : με τετραγλωσσία όρων |
BF31.P37 1994 |
Stedman Medical Dictionaries |
Medical terminology definitions |
Medline Plus Medical Dictionary |
Spellings and definitions of medical words |
Medical Encyclopedia |
Medical Encyclopedia includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations |
Online Medical Dictionary |
Published at the Dept. of Medical Oncology, University of Newcastle. contains terms relating to biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, medicine, molecular biology, physics, plant biology, radiobiology, science and technology. It includes: acronyms, jargon, theory, conventions, standards, institutions, projects, eponyms, history, in fact anything to do with medicine or science |
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2. How do I find books on my subject?
To find books on your subject you can:
Classification Number |
Subject |
HB 850- 890 |
Populations, demography |
HB 900 , 1080-1089 |
Fertility rates |
HB 1321-1499 |
Mortality rates |
HM 101 |
Social change |
HM 291 |
Social interaction |
KL 30 |
Nursing law |
KN 185.1 |
Legal issues in medicine and allied health, nursing law |
QM 23 |
Human anatomy |
QP 34 |
Human physiology |
QP 141 |
Dietetics, nutrition |
R 724 |
Medical ethics |
R 726 |
Ethics regarding to human life, euthanasia |
RA 418 |
Medical sociology |
RA 427.8 |
Health promotion |
RA 781 |
Physical fitness, exercise |
RA 1051-1056 |
Legal issues in medicine and allied health, nursing law |
RC |
Diseases |
RC 86.7 - 87.7 |
Injuries and wounds burns, first aid |
RC 440 |
Mental health nursing |
RC 954 |
Geriatric nursing |
RD 41 |
Surgical nursing, surgery |
RG 101 |
Gynaecology, gynaecological nursing |
RG 135 |
Ethics of sex and reproduction, in vitro fertilization |
RG 136 |
Contraception, family planning |
RG 500 - 579 |
Obstetrics, obstetrical nursing |
RG 650 - 659 |
Childbirth |
RG 950 |
Midwifery |
RJ 245 |
Paediatric nursing |
RM 210-229 |
Clinical nutrition |
RM 300 |
Pharmacology |
RT 31 - 39 |
History of nursing |
RT 41 - 69 |
Nursing |
RT 81.5 |
Research methodology in nursing |
RT 90 - 99 |
Community nursing, primary health care nursing |
RT 120 |
Acute care, intensive care nursing |
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3. How do I find journal articles? (Databases)
The Library holds journals in electronic format. The best way to access articles in these journals is by using the databases listed below. If you already know the journal then you can find it through the Serials Solutions E-Journal Port. In case that you know the journal title, then you can find it from the alphabetical catalog or you can search with a word from the title. If you prefer to view the journal under a specific subject area, then you can visit the Journal Subject Catalog.
Health Databases |
Description |
| AIDS and Cancer Research Abstracts |
Provides bibliographic data from the worldwide scientific literature as related to AIDS, immunology, virology and cancer genetics. Information featured in the database concentrates on both basic science research and clinical applications |
| Algology Mycology and Protozoology Abstracts (Microbiology C) |
A database on algae, fungi, protozoa, or lichens. The scope of coverage includes reproduction, growth, life cycles, biochemistry, genetics, and infection and immunity in man, other animals, and plants. This database is a resource for microbiologists as well as researchers in immunology, pathology, environmental research, toxicology, and other related fields |
| Bacteriology Abstracts(Microbiology B) |
With topics ranging from bacterial immunology and vaccinations to diseases of man and animals, Bacteriology Abstracts provides access to far-reaching clinical findings as well as all aspects of pure bacteriology, biochemistry, and genetics. The journal is useful to general microbiologists and bacteriologists, as well as environmentalists, medical and veterinary laboratory staff, agricultural researchers, cell biologists, geneticists, toxicologists, etc. |
| Biological Sciences |
This database offers abstracts and citations to a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology, and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science. It provides access to literature from over 6,000 serials, as well as conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents |
| Biology Digest |
Biology Digest is a compilation of abstracts and indexes of U.S. and international literature in the area of life sciences. It is primarily intended for an audience at the high school or undergraduate college level |
| Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts |
This database provides bibliographic coverage of research, applications, regulatory developments and new patents across all areas of biotechnology and bioengineering, including medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental and marine biology |
| CINAHL (μέσω Ebsco) |
CINAHL with Full Text is the world’s most comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals, providing full text for more than 600 journals. With full-text coverage dating back to 1981, CINAHL with Full Text is the definitive research tool for all areas of nursing and allied health literature |
| Conference Papers Index |
Conference Papers provides citations to presentations at major scientific meetings around the world. Subject emphasis since 1995 has been in the life sciences, environmental sciences and the aquatic sciences, while older material also covers physics, engineering and materials science |
| Embase |
Comprehensive international coverage and access to pharmacological, biomedical literature covering m ore than 18 million records of which 11 million+ EMBASE records from 1974-present and 7 million+ unique MEDLINE records from 1966-present |
| Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition |
This database provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition also features abstracts and indexing for nearly 850 journals. This database is updated on a daily basis |
| Health Source - Consumer Edition |
Τhe richest collection of consumer health information available to libraries worldwide, providing information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Health Source: Consumer Edition features more than 130 full text, consumer health magazines
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| Industrial and Applied Microbiology Abstracts |
Significant findings and practical applications in agricultural, food and beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries are assembled in this abstracting journal. Topics covered include: fermentation; microbial degradation; food microbiology; microbial toxins; plant diseases; post-harvest decay; plant protection; forestry; soil microorganisms; mineral microbiology; protection of materials; hydrocarbons; microbial resistance; and antimicrobial agents |
| MEDLINE (μέσω Ebsco) |
MEDLINE provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more |
| MEDLINE (μέσω CSA) |
MEDLINE provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more |
| Social Services Abstracts |
Social Services Abstracts provides bibliographic coverage of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development. The database abstracts and indexes over 1,500 serials and includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations, and citations to book reviews |
| Sociological Abstracts |
Sociological Abstracts Database is resource for accessing research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. The database draws information from an international selection of over 2,600 journals and other serials publications, plus conference papers, books, and dissertations. Records added after 1974 contain abstracts of journal articles |
| TOXLINE |
TOXLINE offers access to information in all areas of toxicology, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and mutagens and teratogens. This database provides bibliographic citations and abstracts from journal articles, monographs, technical reports, theses, letters, meeting abstracts, papers and reports |
| Ιατρική Βιβλιογραφία Ιπποκράτης |
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| ΙΡΙΣ - Παιδιατρική Βιβλιογραφία |
The «IRIS» Paediatric Greece database includes bibliographic references, covering : All the articles that have been published in the paediatric journals: Paediatrics, Annales Clinicae Paediatricae Universitatis Atheniensis, Paediatrici of Northern Greece, Pediatrica Chronica, Pedodontia, Acta Paedochirurgica Hellenica.
It also includes articles related to child’s health that are published in other Medical journals (Iatriki, Archives of Hellenic Medicine, Hellenic Obstetrics and Gynecology, Topics in Obstetrics and Gynecology e.t.c.). All the presentations in the Panhelladic Paediatric Conferences. Presentations concerning children, from the following conferences: Panhelladic Medical Conference, Social Paediatrics Conference and Panhelladic Perinatal Medicine Conference.
Monographs related to child’s health which were published in Greek.
Chronological coverage: 1990-1999 |
| ΙΑΤΡΟΤΕΚ on-line |
List of Greek biomedical magazines |
Multi-discipline Databases |
Description |
| Academic Search Premier(Ebsco Host) |
Containing full text for more than 4,500 journals, including more than 3,700 peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for all 8,300 journals in the collection. This scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study including: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more |
| Directory of Open Access Journals DOAJ |
DOAJ covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals. It covers all subjects and languages |
General One File |
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily |
MasterFILE Premier |
Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, full text from 86,017 biographies, 105,786 full text primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 341,655 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily |
| ScienceDirect |
ScienceDirect contains over 25% of the world's science, technology and medicine full text and bibliographic information. Apart from online eBooks, Reference Works, Handbooks and Book Series ScienceDirect offers a rich journal collection of over 2,000 titles. In addition, the Backfiles program offers the ability to search a historical archive of over 6.75 million articles. The collections contain 4 million articles prior to 1995, and 2.75 million articles from after 1994 |
| SCOPUS |
Scopus is one of the largest abstract and citation database s of research literature and quality web sources. Updated daily, Scopus offers 15,000 journals from more than 4,000 publishers, over 1000 Open Access journals, 500 conference proceedings, over 600 trade publications and 33 million abstracts |
| SpringerLink Contemporary (1997 - Present) |
SpringerLink is a powerful central access point for researchers and scientists.
Subject coverage:
Architecture and Design, Behavioral Science, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Business and Economics , Chemistry and Materials Science, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Physics and Astronomy, Professional Computing and Web Design
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| ProQuest Dissertations and Theses |
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses — Full text is reliable collection of dissertations and theses. PQDT includes 2.4 million dissertation and theses citations from around the world from 1861 to the present day together with 1 million full text dissertations that are available for download in PDF format. Each dissertation published since July 1980 includes a 350-word abstract written by the author. Master's theses published since 1988 include 150-word abstracts |
| Wiley Interscience |
Wiley InterScience is a leading international resource for quality content promoting discovery across the spectrum of scientific, technical, medical and professional endeavors. In June 2008, Wiley InterScience incorporated the online content formerly hosted on Blackwell Synergy to provide access to over 3 million articles across 1400 journals |
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4. Central Search Point
360 Search provides a single entry point for our electronic resources including library catalogues, databases, eJournal collections, selected websites and more. Most resources can be searched with the 360 Search interface, with the capacity to search all of them simultaneously.
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