Databases by Title (A-Z)

Scopus (Elsevier)
Scopus is an abstract and citation database of journal articles, books and conference proceedings.
General Fields
Books
Conference Proceedings
Journal articles
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Web of Science (Clarivate)
Web of Science is a global citation database that can be searched highly reliable literature, mainly peer-reviewed journals published after 1900. It can also be used as a performance evaluation tool such as the number of citations of papers and Journal Impact Factor.

[Subscribed Databases]
Web of Science Core Collection (1900-present) 
 ・Science Citation Index Expanded (1900-present)
 ・Social Sciences Citation Index (1900-present)
 ・Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present)
 ・Emerging Sources Citation Index (2015-present)

[Other Databases]
KCI-Korean Journal Database (1980-present) 
Preprint Citation Index (1991-present) 
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Citation Index (1637-present)
SciELO Citation Index (2002-present) 
*Russian Science Citation Index is not available due to the situation in Russia. (Apr. 2022-)

Note:(Mar. 7th, 2024)
In the case of with single sign-on and on-campus network alternately, not available use often. Try to clear the browser cache.
General Fields
Journal impact factor
Journal articles
Thesis & Dissertations
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APA PsycInfo (EBSCOhost)
The APA PsycInfo database, American Psychological Association’s (APA) renowned resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health.
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Medicine & Helth Care
Psychology
Books
Journal articles
Thesis & Dissertations
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Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost)
Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals.
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General Fields
Books
Conference Proceedings
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Journal articles
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Mendeley Institutional Edition (Elsevier)
Free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.

*HU members can use the Institutional Edition, which is an upgraded version of the free version.
*Available until at least March 31, 2025.

(updated: 2023/12/1)
Mendeley Desktop can be downloaded and used for the time being.
But, please note that no further software updates will be released for Mendeley Desktop, and its compatibility with future operating systems cannot be guaranteed.


[How to use it?]

To use this version, you must be logged in to Mendeley on the campus network. When accessing from off-campus, please use the VPN service or single sign-on.

The validity period of this version is 12months from the last login. You can use this version on the off-campus network as long as it is valid. Please note that you will be required to log in on the campus network at least once before it expires.

Reference management tools
Open access
EndNote basic (Clarivate)
Online reference management tool:
-Keep all your references and reference-related materials in a searchable personal library.
-Use your references in word-processing documents to create formatted citations and bibliographies or independent reference lists.
>Training Resources

*HU members can use the version of EndNote basic available as part of the Web of Science, which has thousands of styles and hundreds of filters and connection files.

[How to use it?]

To use this versionyou must be logged in to EndNote basicon the campus network. When accessing from off-campus,please use the VPN service or single sign-on.

The validity period of this version is 12months from the last login. You can use this version on the off-campus network as long as it is valid. Please note that you will be required to log in on the campus network at least once before it expires.

Reference management tools
Open access
CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform for Academics(Chemical Abstracts Service)
CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform for Academics was upgraded from SciFinder-n on April 1, 2024.

A research discovery application that provides unlimited access to the world's most comprehensive and authoritative source of references, substances and reactions in chemistry and related sciences. 
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Username (Login ID)/PW: 
1. Users have registered SciFinder-n username:
You can use the same Username and password as before.

2. Users those who are not registerd:
Please register from the site below.
*Access is required from the campus network. Please use the VPN service when accessing from off-campus.
*The domain of the registered email address must be hiroshima-u.ac.jp.
*As part of measures to prevent unauthorized account usage, accounts that have not been used for an extended period or email addresses that have been found to be invalid will be suspended. If users wish to continue using their accounts after suspension, please go through the same procedure as new user registration.

*You can also use it from your smartphone with SciFinder Mobile.
*For questions related to SciFinder, please refer to here.
Chemistry
Chemical substances & reactions
Journal articles
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PubMed (National Library of Medicine)@HU

PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally.

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*This is a Pubmed link for HU members. The "Find it @ Hiroshima university" icon is displayed in "full text links".

Biology
Medicine & Helth Care
Books
Journal articles
Open access
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SciVal (Elsevier)
SciVal provides access to the research performance of over 20,500 research institutions and their associated researchers from more than 230 nations worldwide. SciVal enables you to visualize research performance, benchmark relative to peers, develop collaborative partnerships and analyze research trends.

*User registration and sign-in are required to use this service. Click on "Create account" to register as a user. When you register, you need to access the site via the campus network. If you wish to access it from off-campus, please use a VPN service.

*If you already have a Scopus, ScienceDirect, or Mendeley account, you do not need to register as a new user. You can sign in by entering the same account.
General Fields
Statistical data
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EBSCOhost (EBSCO)
EBSCOhost is a online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. 
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Available databases
Academic Search Complete
Business Source Complete
EconLit with Full Text
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
Essay and General Literature Index (H.W. Wilson)
 → will be suspended from the end of March 2024. (2024.3.27)
MLA International Bibliography
CINAHL
APA PsycArticles
→ will be suspended from the end of March 2024. (2024.3.27)
APA PsycInfo
TOC Premier
MLA Directory of Periodicals
MEDLINE
Regional Business News
ERIC

EBSCO Mobile (Android / iOS)
*There is an app for smartphones or tablets. After downloading it, select "HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY" from "Find My Library" to start using it. When using from off-campus, you will be required to log in with your student or staff ID and PW.
General Fields
Books
Conference Proceedings
Journal articles
Newspaper articles
Thesis & Dissertations
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Off-Campus access: Single sign-on
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