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.
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 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:
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:
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:
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.
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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: