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To begin searching in IEEE Xplore, first select the section you want to explore: All, Books, Conferences, Courses, Journals & Magazines, Standards, Authors, or Citations. Each of these sections is further explained in the tabs.

  • Select a Section to Search: Choose from All, Books, Conferences, Courses, Journals & Magazines, Standards, Authors, or Citations. Each section is explained in the following tabs.
  • Enter Search Terms: Use the search bar to enter your terms. Utilize:
    • Asterisk (*): Acts as a wildcard or truncation symbol for zero, one, or more alphanumeric characters.
    • Question Mark (?): Represents a single character.
    • Example: Searching for electro* will find terms like electron, electronic, electromagnetic, etc.
  • Boolean Operators: Refine searches using AND, OR, NOT, NEAR, and ONEAR.
    • Example: Searching for computer science java technology will first show results where all four terms appear.
  • Field Searching: Use specific fields with terms in quotation marks. There are 26 fields available, such as:
  1. "Document Title": computing
  2. "Authors": B. Smith
  3. "Publication Title": data mining
  4. "Abstract": LTE
  5. "Index Terms": resistor AND capacitor
  6. "Accession Number": 16585141
  7. "Article Number": 8263303
  8. "Article Page Number": 1102305
  9. "Author Affiliations": IBM
  10. "Author Keywords": java
  11. "Author ORCID": 0000-0001-6017-975X
  12. "DOI": 10.1109/TPDS.2017.2754366
  13. "Funding Agency": Smithsonian
  14. "IEEE Terms": lasers
  15. "INSPEC Controlled Terms": sensors
  16. "INSPEC Non-Controlled Terms": controls
  17. "ISBN": 9780262347051
  18. "ISSN": 2169-3536
  19. "Issue": 10
  20. "Mesh_Terms": biomedical
  21. "Publication Number": 5
  22. "Standards Dictionary Terms": wireless
  23. "Standards ICS Terms": 35.240.80
  24. "Standard Number": 802.11
  25. "Start Page": 1
  26. "End Page": 1

The All Search option is a comprehensive search feature designed to scan across the entire database, covering all content types, including journals, conference proceedings, standards, books, and other publications.

Benefits of Using the "All Search" Option:

  • It broadens the scope of the search, retrieving results from every available content type, which is especially helpful for multidisciplinary or exploratory research.
  • This option can be particularly effective when you are uncertain about specific content types or when they need to gather a wide range of sources on a particular topic.

It allows users to enter keywords or phrases and retrieves results that can be filtered by publication year, author, document type, and other specific facets to refine large result sets.


The Books Search option allows users to specifically filter search results to find books, e-books, and book chapters on various topics.

Benefits of Using the "Book Search" Option:

  • It provides in-depth, structured information ideal for comprehensive research on technical topics, like "Java technology."
  • Users can quickly locate books without sifting through other content types, saving time and increasing search efficiency.
  • Results display the number of relevant books found and may include related resources in other categories.
  • An https://dkou0skpxpnwz.cloudfront.net/accounts/161731/images/Lock.PNG icon may indicate restricted access, alerting users that the full text is unavailable online but may be accessible through library support.

The Conferences Search option enables users to filter specifically for conference proceedings, which are valuable for accessing cutting-edge research and recent advancements in various fields.

Benefits of Using the "Conferences Search" Option:

  • It allows users to find the latest research presented at conferences, ideal for staying updated on new methodologies, technologies, and trends.
  • Conference proceedings often include preliminary studies and innovative ideas that may not yet be available in journals or books, giving users an early view of emerging topics.
  • Results show the number of relevant conference papers and may also include related resources in other categories. Anhttps://dkou0skpxpnwz.cloudfront.net/accounts/161731/images/Open_Lock.PNGicon indicating articles that are available in full text online.
  • Users can further refine search results by date, author, and conference name to target specific events or timeframes.

The Journals and Magazines Search option allows users to focus their search on peer-reviewed journal articles and magazine publications, which provide authoritative research and in-depth reviews on various topics.

Benefits of Using the Journals and Magazines Search Option:

  • It provides access to high-quality, peer-reviewed content ideal for rigorous research and detailed studies on established topics and new findings.
  • Journal articles often include extensive references and methodologies, making them essential for literature reviews and advanced studies.
  • Magazine publications cover more accessible summaries of technological advancements and trends, valuable for gaining insights without extensive technical detail.

Users can refine searches by publication year, author, and specific journal or magazine titles to target their needs.

The Standards Search option enables users to locate technical standards, which provide detailed specifications and guidelines critical for industry compliance and best practices across engineering and technology fields.

Benefits of Using the Standards Search Option:

  • It allows users to identify relevant standards that outline essential protocols, ensuring consistency, safety, and efficiency in technology design and implementation.
  • Standards are invaluable for researchers, engineers, and professionals needing authoritative guidance on methodologies, materials, and processes in their fields.
  • While results will display relevant standards, an open lock icon indicating full-text availability may not be present, as standards access is not included in our current subscription.
  • Users can still view abstracts and summaries of standards, offering insights into scope and relevance, and can reach out to the library for potential alternative access options.

The Authors Search option enables users to find publications by specific authors, offering a comprehensive view of their contributions and expertise across various content types. This is ideal for tracking influential researchers and understanding their impact within a field. Users can also refine by content type, date, and co-authors, making it easier to focus on specific collaborations or timeframes.

Here is a brief overview of the additional features available when using IEEE Xplore:

  1. Show: All Results – Choose to view all results, only those within your subscriptions, or Open Access articles.
  2. Download PDFs – Select up to 10 articles to download as a ZIP file directly to your computer.
  3. Export – Export search results as a .CSV file, or export citations to tools like EndNote or Collabratec (IEEE's online program for reference collection and community engagement; requires a free account).
  4. Set Search Alerts – Create a free account to set alerts for your specific searches.
  5. Sorting Your Results – Organize results by relevance, date, or other criteria to streamline your research.