Information Retrieval (eBook)

Professor Damon D Ridley Professor Ridley is recognized as one of the leading exponents in the field of chemical information retrieval using SciFinder. He is the author of Exploring SciFinder (Booknet Co Ltd, 2004), Information Retrieval: SciFinder and SciFinder Scholar (Wiley, 2002), and Online Searching: A Scientist's Perspective (Wiley, 1996), and over 50 scientific publications in the area. He has given well over 1000 presentations, workshops and demonstrations in the subject worldwide over the last 24 years.

Preface.

1 SciFinder¯®: Setting the Scene.

1.1 "I just want to Do a Quick and Simple search
on..."

1.2 The SciFinder Way.

1.3 Looking Ahead.

2 Databases in SciFinder.

2.1 CAS Bibliographic Database (CAPLUS).

2.2 NLM Bibliographic Database (MEDLINE).

2.3 CAS Substance Database (REGISTRY).

2.4 CAS Chemical Reaction Database
(CASREACT¯®).

2.5 CAS Chemical Catalog Database
(CHEMCATS¯®).

2.6 CAS Regulatory Information Database
(CHEMLIST¯®).

2.7 Summary of Key Points.

3 Explore by Research Topic.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 How SciFinder Converts the Query to a List of
Candidates.

3.3 How is a Concept Derived?

3.4 Choosing Candidates.

3.5 Working from the Reference Screen.

3.6 Working from the Record Screen.

3.7 Applying Scientific Method to Information Retrieval.

3.8 Summary of Key Points.

4 Explore by Chemical Substance.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Registration of Substances.

4.3 Searching for Substances: The Alternatives.

4.4 Explore Substances: Chemical Structure.

4.5 Explore Substances: Substance Identifier.

4.6 Explore Substances: Molecular Formula.

4.7 Explore References: Research Topic.

4.8 Summary of Key Points.

5 Substructure and Similarity Searching.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Searching Structures: Substructure.

5.3 Searching Structures: Working from the Initial Substance
Answer Set.

5.4 Similarity Search.

5.5 Further Examples of Show Precision Analysis.

5.6 Additional Structure Query Options.

5.7 Getting References.

5.8 Combining Explore Substances and Explore References.

5.9 Summary of Key Points.

6 Additional Search and Display Options.

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Explore: Author Name.

6.3 Explore: Company Name.

6.4 Explore: Document Identifier.

6.5 Explore: Journal and Explore: Patent.

6.6 Getting Information from Bibliographic Records.

6.7 Further Issues with Finding Information on Substances.

6.8 Opportunities for MEDLINE Searchers.

6.9 Searching for Substances in the Biological Sciences.

6.10 Searching for Information on Polymers.

6.11 Summary of Key Points.

7 Searching for Information on Chemical Reactions.

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 Specific Search Options in CASREACT.

7.3 Reaction Search Strategies.

7.4 Searching for Reactions through Explore References: Research
Topic.

7.5 Combining Structure, Reaction, Functional Group and Keyword
Terms.

7.6 Summary of Key Points.
Appendix 1. Some SciFinder Resources.

Appendix 2. CAS Roles in CAPLUS.

Appendix 3. Some Basic Principles Used by SciFinder in the
Interpretation of a Research Topic Query.

Appendix 4. Registration of Substances.

A4.1 Single Component Substances.

A4.2 Multicomponent Substances.

A4.3 Metal Complexes.

A4.4 Macromolecules.

A4.5 Other Cases.

Appendix 5. Understanding Structure Searches.

A5.1 The Resonance Issue.

A5.2 The Tautomerism Issue.

A5.3 Chain Lock Tool.

A5.4 Ring Lock Tool.

Appendix 6. Original Publication Discussed in Chapter 7,
Section 7.1.

Index.

"Overall this is a valuable resource and reference volume on using
SciFinder to its full potential, while allowing the more casual
user to dip into the key points and tips without delving into the
complexities of the underlying algorithms used by SciFinder and the
book therefore serves both the occasional use and expert alike."
(Chemistry World, December 2010)



A state-of-the art product...is SciFinder, offering
comprehensive databases both bibliographic and factual. A great
majority of resources in SciFinder are produced by CAS (Chemical
Abstracts Service), a division of the American Chemical Society.
This platform also offers advanced tools for working more
comfortably with the system. Damon D. Ridley in his book focuses in
detail on every option offered by SciFinder. His work can be
considered a comprehensive guide of every part of SciFinder."
(International Journal of Polymer Analysis and
Characterization, August 2010)