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Journal Articles
- Biological Abstracts This link opens in a new windowSearch an index of journal articles in the life sciences. This database is part of the Web of Science platform and can also be used to track, evaluate, and compare journals and articles. Tools included are the number of citations, the journal's impact factor, and other metrics. (Clarivate)
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowSearch across Biological Abstracts, Medline, Preprint Citation Index, PQ Dissertations and Theses, Web of Science Core (Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index), and Zoological Record. Track, evaluate, and compare journals and articles. Tools included are the number of citations, the journal's impact factor, and other metrics. (Clarivate)
- BioOne This link opens in a new windowAccess journal articles from bioscience research journals published by small scientific societies and non-commercial publishers. (BioOne)
- Medline This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles on topics related to biology, medicine, and psychology. (Clarivate)
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles on topics in the arts, humanities, social sciences and some math/science. Most journals have volumes/issues dating from the 19th century to within 3-5 years of present day. (ITHAKA)
The library's Journal Titles search helps you to:
- identify which journal titles are available at UR
- identify which titles are in print or can be accessed as e-journals
- access the e-journals through UR subscription links *
- connect to the catalog to find "holdings" information for print titles (which volumes/years that UR owns)
- find UR journals by subject
Some publishers "embargo" their most recent issues so that you may only be able to electronically access articles published 1-2 years earlier.
The Journal Titles tab is also located on the library homepage with OneSearch and Books & More.
The library offers both Item Retrieval Services and Interlibrary Loan Services for faculty, staff, and students.
Item Retrieval Services are are for items that the UR Libraries owns in print format. This DOES NOT include DVDs, Videos, and Music CDs.
Interlibrary Loan Services are for items not owned by the library.
Peer-Reviewed Articles
An article that has been peer-reviewed has gone through some type of validation process. This process can look different depending on the publisher but typically involves both:
- Reviewers who specialize in the same scholarly area as the author evaluate the quality, and validity of the article, especially its methodology and procedures. They might suggest revisions to the article, or reject it outright.
- An editor evaluates that the article meets specific requirements for being well-written, completeness, etc. They will also use reviewer comments to help decide if an article might ultimately be accepted or rejected.
- Some databases allow you to filter for peer-reviewed articles.
- Find the journal's website and the information on its publisher. You should be able to find information on the peer-review process if it is peer-reviewed.