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Your understanding of Web of Science™ and what it can do for you is important to us. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

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What's the difference between Web of Science and Web of Science Core Collection?

Web of Science is a.comprehensive research platform, which means it brings together many different types of content for searching. Journal articles, patents, websites, conference proceedings, Open Access material — all can be accessed through one interface, using a variety of powerful search and analysis tools.

Web of Science Core Collection can be found within Web of Science. This resource offers access to journal articles in the sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities. Web of Science Core Collection contains over 100 years of valuable research, fully indexed and cross-searchable.

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Is the journal I'm reading or publishing in included in Web of Science?

What's new in Web of Science?

What is the All Databases tab in Web of Science?

How do I find journals by specific subject or field?

What is the Analyze Tool?

What is cited reference searching?

How can I use Web of Science to manage and format my references and write papers?

What is an alert?

What is a Citation Alert?


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