LibGuides: Biology Resources: Articles in Periodicals and Journals

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Selected Non-OhioLINK Periodical Databases

Genome Biology
Research in biology and biomedicine studied from a genomic and post-genomic perspective.
Biology Links: Harvard
An extensive list to databases (all may not be available).
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Access to biomedical and genomic information from the US National Library of Medicine (NLM).
PubMed
A publicly accessible database provided by the National Institutes of Health, this allows users to search for biological information using a variety of categories.
Science.gov
Provides access to authoritative, selected science information from U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results.
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Offers full text, scientific and scholarly journals including open access biology journals published worldwide.
Google Scholar
Covers many disciplines and sources including articles, theses, books, abstracts, and court opinions from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites.

Selected Biology Related Periodicals in OhioLINK's EJournal Finder - Easy Online Browsing Through Professional Journals

Some Links May Require Off Campus Authentication Regardless of Location:

1. Select Institution: University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College.

2. Enter Your First and Last Name.

3. Your Student ID Number is an "s" followed by your Student ID (Example: s300123456).

For More Titles Like These, Go to OhioLINK's EJournal Finder:

EJournal Finder - Off Campus

Please Note: For some titles, an "Embargo," is in place which means access to recent full-text is delayed.

Plants Database - USDA.Gov

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OhioLINK Databases

Off Campus Access:

1. Choose the "Off Campus" Link.

2. Select Institution: University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College.

3. Enter Your First and Last Name.

4. Your Student ID Number is an "s" followed by your Student ID (Example: s300123456).

5. Under "Search Options": Select "Full Text" and/or "Scholarly" or "Peer Reviewed" if applicable.

AGRICOLA - OnCampus
From the U.S. National Agricultural Library, this provides citations to journal articles, monographs, theses, patents, software, audio-visual materials, and technical reports on aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines including plant and animal sciences, forestry, entomology, soil and water, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, agricultural products, alternative farming practices, and food and nutrition.
AGRICOLA - Off Campus
Environment Complete
Covers agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, etc.
Environment Complete - Off Campus
Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Index
Topics include horticulture, botany, garden and landscape design & history, ecology, plant and garden conservation, garden management, and horticultural therapy. A highlight of the database is its focus on environmentally sustainable horticultural and design practices.
Garden, Landscape & Horticulture Index - Off Campus
GreenFILE
Information covering aspects of human impact on the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles include content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done on each level to minimize negative impact. Topics covered include global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, etc.
GreenFILE - Off Campus
Web of Science
A collection of research data, books, journals, proceedings, publications and patents.
Web of Science - Off Campus
MEDLINE
Medical journals.
MEDLINE- Off Campus
ERIC
The world's largest source of education information, containing abstracts of documents and journal articles on education research and practice including descriptions and evaluations of programs, research reports and surveys, curriculum and teaching guides, and instructional materials.
ERIC - Off Campus
CINAHL
Nursing and allied health.
CINAHL - Off Campus
Academic Search Complete
A multi-disciplinary full-text database covering many subjects.
Academic Search Complete - Off Campus

Biology Resources

Reference Desk

Selected Non-OhioLINK Periodical Databases

Selected Biology Related Periodicals in OhioLINK's EJournal Finder - Easy Online Browsing Through Professional Journals

Plants Database - USDA.Gov

OhioLINK Databases

Select Older Bound Biology Periodicals - Ground Floor