WHAT IS SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION?

 

Scientific communication is undergoing rapid change under the influence of the diversification of the environments in which information is produced and developments in information technologies. While the environments in which information is recorded and made accessible are increasingly shifting from print to electronic formats, the research and communication environments of scientists are being moved into virtual spaces through the opportunities provided by technology. Digital environments need to be given greater consideration in the production, access, organization, and presentation of scientific outputs to users. All these changes and developments are transforming the structure of scientific communication, its conventional elements of communication, and the roles involved, while also greatly affecting the responsibilities and understanding of duties of university research libraries, which have undertaken a fundamental and important role in scientific communication from its beginnings to the present day.  

 

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION

 

Science communicators develop strategies and methods to encourage informed decisions about scientific issues. Through effective communication techniques, experts, such as scientists, can inform non experts, such as members of the public, about scientific topics and increase scientific awareness and understanding in society. An informed public has the capacity to think about, absorb, and make sound decisions regarding science in a democratic society. On the other hand, scientists can also communicate their ideas and findings to one another more effectively. 

You can access the resources available in the Library collection to support your scientific studies under the headings below. 

  1. Databases: Databases in all disciplines recommended for searching journals, articles, theses, etc.
  2. E-JournalsE-journal search page covering all disciplines accessible in the collection 
  3. Printed Books and E-BooksSearch page for printed and electronic books available and accessible in the collection 
  4. StatisticsAccess to real time market data through the Thomson Reuters EIKON database (To use it, you need to send an email to kutuphane@istinye.edu.tr
  5. Essential Science IndicatorsIdentify influential individuals, institutions, articles, publications, and countries across hundreds of disciplines 
  6. Journal Citation ReportsA systematic and objective method for evaluating the world’s leading journals through journal performance metrics 
  7. InCites Benchmarking & AnalyticsInstitutional productivity analysis, monitoring collaboration effectiveness, identifying influential researchers, demonstrating strengths, and discovering areas of opportunity 
  8. Veri Tabanları: Dergi, makale, tez vb. taramak için önerilen tüm disiplinlerde veri tabanları
  9. E-DergilerKoleksiyonda erişime açık tüm disiplinleri kapsayan e-dergi arama sayfası 
  10. Basılı Kitaplar ve E-KitaplarKoleksiyonda mevcut ve erişime açık basılı-elektronik kitap arama sayfası 
  11. İstatistikThomson Reuters EIKON veri tabanı ile anlık piyasa verilerine erişim (Kullanımı için kutuphane@istinye.edu.tr adresine e-posta göndermeniz gerekmektedir) 
  12. Essential Science IndicatorsYüzlerce disiplinde etkili bireyleri, kurumları, makaleleri, yayınları, ve ülkeleri belirleyin 
  13. Journal Citation ReportsDergi performans metrikleri dünyanın önde gelen dergilerini değerlendirmek için sistematik, objektif bir yöntem 
  14. InCites Benchmarking & AnalyticsKurumsal verimlilik analizi, işbirliği etkinliğini izleme, etkili araştırmacıları belirleme, güçlü yönleri gösterme ve fırsat alanlarını keşfetme 

Academic Study, Presentation, and Citation ResourcesE-resources on scientific communication, article writing, presentation skills, and APA 6 format  
High Impact Factor Journals for Scientific PublicationsList of Q1, Q2, and Q3 journals indexed in the Web of Science database
List of Publishers in the Web of Science Book Citation Index
 
Presentation Skills
Academic Writing 
Bibliographic Tools
Citation Style

Academic Visibility SurveyTo identify the support and services academics need regarding visibility in order to assess their current visibility status  
User Training Request FormTraining provided to help users use resources effectively and efficiently  
E-Guides: Guides prepared to support academic research 

What is ClinicalTrials.gov and who uses it?

ClinicalTrials.gov is a website and an online database containing information about clinical research studies and their results. The purpose of ClinicalTrials.gov is to provide the public, researchers, and healthcare professionals with information about clinical research studies. The U.S. government does not review or approve the safety and scientific validity of all studies listed on this website.

ClinicalTrials.gov:

  • Provides and updates information about studies from trusted sponsors or researchers.
  • Lists up to date information about clinical research studies and results, and new studies are added almost every day.
  • Includes studies conducted in all 50 states and in more than 200 countries.
  • Supports laws, regulations, and policies that require sponsors and researchers to share information about clinical trials with the public, including results.

 

https://clinicaltrials.gov/