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Database searching: built and natural environment

The main databases used in systematic reviewing are:

Database Theasaurus used
British Standards Online (BSOL) BSI

Compendex

Compendex
Emerald Engineering Portal Emerald
IEEE/IEE Electronic Library (IEL) IEEE
Proquest Central Proquest
Web of Knowledge KeyWords Plus

If you are following a set search protocol, it may specify which databases you should search. There are many more databases available, you can consult our a-z listing or the subject guide for your area. If you are still unsure, consult your librarian.

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SMILE - Systematic Reviewing by Dr Helen Marlborough, Glasgow University and Marion Kelt, Glasgow Caledonian University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.