These virtual journals collect articles from participating peer-reviewed source journals to consolidate news in each area. Abstracts may be viewed for free, articles may be purchased through the site. Topical email alerts are available for registered users — registration is free.
Journals:
Applications of Superconductivity
Biological Physics Research
Nanoscale Science & Technology
Quantum Information
Ultrafast Science.
Here are some links to open source journals in the areas of Geoscience and Vertebrate Paleontology:
Provided on the CSA platform, Chemoreception Abstracts covers the areas of neurobiology, chemistry, chemoreception, chemotaxis, the physiology of taste and smell, pheromones, pollution studies, animal behavior, perfumery, and many other topics related to the physiology, psychology, and chemistry of taste and smell.
Cambridge Scientific Abstract’s platform allows for up to 9 search terms, combinable by AND, OR, and NOT in over 30 search fields, including author, publication year, title, journal title, and language. The search can be limited to a date range, English only, or to only the most recent update. CSA also provides for combining previous searches, and creating email alerts.
So far I’ve limited myself primarily to new book announcements and weekly resource spotlights, but I’d like to expand the content of this blog somewhat over the summer. What kind of things would you like to see posted here? Please post a comment here or email me at jryan1@lsu.edu.
Part of the CAB Direct package, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants indexes material related to the medical uses of plants, both current and historical. It can be selected by expanding the “Plant Sciences” subset on the CAB Direct search page and checking the box next to “Aromatic and Medicinal Plants”.