LibGuides: Journal Articles and other Information Resources : Occpational Therapy to Public Affairs

Coverage

Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Education

Occupational Therapy

Consumer Health Complete
MEDLINE A bibliographic database containing all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing, with coverage from 1965 to present.
OTSeeker (Key Database) Provides medical and evidence-based practical resources for occupational therapy interventions
Pub Med This medical literature database contains citations which may link to full-text articles from medical and life science journals around the world
SPORTDiscus With comprehensive, bibliographic coverage of sports, physical fitness/wellness, exercise, sports medicine, and other topics, this database contains nearly 1,400,000 records with journal and monograph coverage going back to 1800.

See also Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Sports and Sports Medicine in this Subject Guide.

Pharmacy

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library Provides a summary of the best available research on various nutrition topics. Content is organized in two broad categories: Library and evidence-based Guidelines.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual This manual contains research- and evidence-based nutrition care information for more than 100 diseases, conditions, and topics.
Cochrane Library Four medical databases which contain results and reviews on the health care effects of evidence-based clinical trials and research studies.
Draw It to Know It Containing tutorials, slides, and other features, this health-related database focuses on the structure of overall human neuroanatomy.
Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine Provides evidence-based applications and diagnostic and treatment techniques covering all aspects of the sports medicine field.

See also Analytical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Sciences (Natural Sciences), and Sports and Sports Medicine in this Subject Guide

Philosophy

ATLA Religion The premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion, with most coverage from 1949 to the present.
Humanities International Complete Contains over 1,200 full-text journals (including over 700 not in Academic Search Complete) on all aspects of the humanities related to literary, scholarly and creative thought
International Medieval Bibliography Containing 300,000 citation records on all subjects related to the Middle Ages (400-1500 AD), and covering the geographical areas of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa
Philosopher’s Index (Key Database) Provides access to research, including abstracts and some full-text linking, for nearly 570 journals, books, and other resources in all aspects of philosophy.
Project Muse Provides full-text access to over 560 journals in the humanities, arts, and social sciences disciplines.

See also General Journal Databases (Covering Multiple Subjects), Humanities, and Religion in this Subject Guide

Physical Education

Education Full Text Indexes and abstracts nearly 750 periodicals as far back as 1983, including full text of articles from over 350 journals as far back as 1996
Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine Provides evidence-based applications and diagnostic and treatment techniques covering all aspects of the sports medicine field
ERIC Contains annotated references to educational materials and reports, called ERIC documents, and to articles published in professional magazines and research
SPORTDiscus (Key Database) With comprehensive, bibliographic coverage of sports, physical fitness/wellness, exercise, sports medicine, and other topics, this database contains nearly 1,400,000 records with journal and monograph coverage going back to 1800.
Sports in America Covers sports in America from colonial times up to the present, including teams, biographies, social and legal issues,

See also Health, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Sports and Sports Medicine in this Subject Guide

Coverage

Physical Therapy
Physics
Poetry
Political Science and Politics
Professional Development
Psychology
Public Affairs

Physical Therapy

CINAHL Provides citations and full-text articles published in nursing journals, including information on consumer health, chiropractic, and health services administration literature. Indexing coverage is from 1982 to present
Cochrane Library Four medical databases which contain results and reviews on the health care effects of evidence-based clinical trials and research studies.
Consumer Health Complete Coverage of all aspects of consumer health and wellness, with full-text articles, books, encyclopedias, periodicals, pamphlets, and videos.
Draw It to Know It Containing tutorials, slides, and other features, this health-related database focuses on the structure of overall human neuroanatomy.
Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine Provides evidence-based applications and diagnostic and treatment techniques covering all aspects of the sports medicine field
OTSeeker Provides medical and evidence-based practical resources for occupational therapy interventions
SPORTDiscus (Key Database) With comprehensive, bibliographic coverage of sports, physical fitness/wellness, exercise, sports medicine, and other topics, this database contains nearly 1,400,000 records with journal and monograph coverage going back to 1800.

See also Health, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Theraphy, Physical Education, Psychology, Science (Natural Sciences), Social Sciences, and Sports and Sports Medicine in this Subject Guide

Physics

MathSciNet A comprehensive database covering the world's mathematical literature since 1940.
ScienceDirect eJournal Collection Provides full-text access from 1998-present to about 175 ejournals published by Elsevier Science and subscribed to by MSU Libraries, with the majority of journal titles from the natural and applied science areas, but social science titles are also part of the collection
Scitation (Key Database) Scitation is the database platform for more than 1.5 million articles from major physical science journals and conference proceedings. Includes SPIN database.

See also Analytical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Science (Natural Sciences), Space, Statistics, and Weather and Climate in this Subject Guide

Poetry

Literature Resource Center Contains biographical information, overviews, literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all genres and disciplines
Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics The 4th ed., (c2012) of the landmark reference work on all aspects of the study of poetry and poetics, now with more international coverage on the poetries of more than 110 nations, regions, and languages.

See also English, General Journal Databases (Covering Multiple Subjects), Humanities, and Literature in this Subject Guide

Political Science and Politics

American State Papers, 1789-1838 These contain the legislative and executive documents of Congress during the period 1789-1838.
CQ Electronic Library Covering seven research tools, including CQ Researcher Plus Archive and CQ Weekly, this database provides objective, analytical reports on the American political system, including the most current and controversial issues of the day.
CQ Researcher Plus Archive Provides objective, analytical reporting by Congressional Quarterly on the most current and controversial issues of the day in lengthy (15-20 page) reports, as well as historical reports dating back to 1923.
Encyclopedia of Human Rights Provides over 300 articles on all aspects of human rights theory, practice, law, and history
Encyclopedia of Political Science Containing over 1,500 articles, this resource will be useful for students in comparative politics, international relations, public administration, and other political science areas
Encyclopedia of Religion in America Describes the role of religion in the political, social, cultural, and historical framework of North America
Globalization and Security: An Encyclopedia Covers political and economic aspects in the complex relationship between globalization and security, especially in a post-9/11 world.
History of American Presidential Elections, 1789-2008 Covering all U.S. Presidential elections from 1789-2008, this resource provides historical analyses of the campaigns, conventions, and candidates for each election.
Homeland Security Digital Library Contains a collection of documents relating to homeland security policy, strategy, security-related research, and organizational management
Nations of the World Provides updated information in areas of politics, economics, and business for every country in the world
Political Handbook of the World This authoritative resource provides government and political information for over 200 countries in the world.
Political Science Complete (Key Database) This resource provides full-text coverage for nearly 400 journals in areas such as comparative politics, political theory, and international relations
Public Affairs Index Key Database) Covers all aspects of public policy issues, ranging from health, the environment, human rights, international conflicts, energy, etc.
Statesman’s Yearbook Contains up-to-date, brief articles on all countries in the world and information on international organizations.
U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 The "Serial Set" contains Congressional reports, documents, and other primary source government information from 1817-1994.
World News Digest A full-text database used to find information and answer questions about major social and political events, world issues, statistics and people of the last 65+ years

See also African American Studies, Defense and Security, Diplomacy, General Journal Databases (Covering Multiple Subjects), Geography, Geology, History, Human Rights, International Relations, Law, and Social Sciences in this Subject Guide

Professional Development

See also Careers, Education, and Social Science in this Subject Guide

Professional Development Collection Contains nearly 520 full-text education journals for professional educators, librarians, and education researchers.

Psychology

APA Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology This American Psychological Association handbook is comprised of three volumes covering current changes and implications for the practice of industrial and organizational psychology
Education Full Text Indexes and abstracts nearly 750 periodicals as far back as 1983, including full text of articles from over 350 journals as far back as 1996
Encyclopedia of Gerontology Covers the latest research on the biology, psychology, and sociology of aging, in addition to covering how aging is depicted in the humanities.
Encyclopedia of Mental Health Provides easy-to-understand information on a variety of disorders, treatments, and therapies, focused specifically on mental health topics.
ERIC Contains annotated references to educational materials and reports, called ERIC documents, and to articles published in professional magazines and research
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print This database contains full-text reviews for over 2,000 testing instruments from 1938 to present as well as a listing of all known tests currently available for purchase
Psych Articles A companion to PsycINFO, this database contains full-text articles from over 70 journals published by the American Psychological Association and other groups.
Psych INFO (Key Database) Contains more than 2 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, all in psychology and related disciplines, dating as far back as the 1800s. Through June, 2013, also includes PsycEXTRA and PsycCRITIQUES.
Psych Tests (Key Database) PsycTESTS contains almost 14,000 psychological tests, about 70% of which are available in full text, along with detailed descriptions and other relevant metadata.
Pub Med This medical literature database contains citations which may link to full-text articles from medical and life science journals around the world
Salem Health Salem Health is the online version of five resources: Magill's Medical Guide, Psychology & Mental Health, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Addictions & Substance Abuse, and Infectious Diseases & Conditions.
Sex and Gender Provides essay-length articles on all aspects of sex and gender, including gender studies, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and social institutions
SocIndex with Full Text This database provides citations, abstracts, and full-text articles from journals, books, and conference proceedings in the field of sociology, including such sub-disciplines as criminal justice, social work, gender studies, and social psychology.
Wiley Handbook of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy This resource provides information, theories, approaches, and training resources for persons working with mental health disorders

See also Communication, Communication Science Disorders, Education, Gender Studies, General Journal Databases (Covering Multiple Subjects), Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, and Social Sciences in this Subject Guide

Public Affairs

See also Diplomacy, Environment, Geography, Human Rights, International Relations, Law, and Social Sciences in this Subject Guide

Public Affairs Index (Key Database) Covers all aspects of public policy issues, ranging from health, the environment, human rights, international conflicts, energy, etc.