INDEX for evaluating databases and searches

Category: Quick Reference Cards

Topic: Commands & Functionality

Level: Advanced

Language: English

Document Date: 31.07.2008

The INDEX command is a cost-effective way to determine which STN databases contain the information you need. With INDEX, you can efficiently:

Find the databases that cover your search topic
Rank databases according to relevance to your search topic (the greatest number of hits)
Enter and search the databases with the greatest number of hits