What is SciFinder-n?
Each column below references functionality within SciFinder-n and a free database/tool that replicates the same functionality.
Explore compounds, substances, bioactivities, literature, and data sources
SciFinder-n is the completely overhauled version of CAS's Sci-Finder which debuted in Summer of 2021. In SciFinder-n, you can explore compounds, substances, bioactivities, literature, and data sources
- PubChemPubChem is the chemistry cousin of PubMed. You can search over 100 million compounds, 250 million substances, almost 300 million bioactivities, almost 900 data sources, over 30 million literature resources, and over 40 million patents.
Where can I learn how to use PubChem?
Training on using PubChem is available at https://pubchemdocs.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/tutorials (Tutorials) as well as on the National Library of Medicine's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/NLMNIH/search?query=pubchem)
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Visually search the literature and visualize the connections between academic resources
- Connected PapersConnected Papers deviates from citation research by using a similarity matrix centered around co-citation and bibliographic coupling. You can start with a paper, keyword search, or Boolean search. Once you do, build a graph and view the results.
With very little effort, you can create a graph to visualize connections. - Inciteful.xyzInciteful connects citation research to bibliographic coupling and co-citations to visualize connections between research and recommend similar articles and so much more! You can search for a single paper to draw a graph and view the copious amounts of information related to the article as well as relevant articles, top authors in the area in the field, etc. etc. etc. etc.
Put it this way. I use Inciteful when I'm searching for an esoteric topic as well as when I'm starting research in a new area/field. - LitMapsIn their own words, "Litmaps is a browser-based research platform designed for clarity, comprehensiveness, and collaboration. Visualize, expand, and communicate your research expertise."
Where can I learn to use Connected Papers, Inciteful.xyz, and LitMaps?
Connected Papers
- Initial blog post: https://medium.com/connectedpapers/announcing-connected-papers-a-visual-tool-for-researchers-to-find-and-explore-academic-papers-89146a54c7d4
- Videos online: Google search
Inciteful.xyz
Inciteful.xyz is intuitive for the initial search. However, to take advantage of the full capabilities in Inciteful will take time.
- Help on Inciteful.xyz's website: https://help.inciteful.xyz/
LitMaps
LitMaps similar to Inciteful.xyz in that you can get started and figure out how to use it with little to no training. However, to take advantage of the power behind the simplicity, I would advise deep diving into training and/or seeing how others have used the tool. Check out the videos on the LitMaps YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXR6ETBi7ZZKLFE_7ongiTg.