Looking for journal articles on a topic?
Start with one of these library databases.
You can also try any of the following:
The Cochrane Library is a unique source of reliable and up-to-date information on the effects of interventions in health care. Published on a quarterly basis, the Cochrane Library is designed to provide information and evidence to support decisions taken in health care and to inform those receiving care. Download the user guide.
Note: Steps to create a personal account when off campus:
1. Go directly to the Cochrane library website [bypassing your Tower ID authentication].
2. Use the "Sign in" link in the top right corner to either login to an existing account or create a new account.
a. New Accounts: Complete the registration process and SJSU email validation. Then login to your account
b. Existing customers: Log in using your Cochrane Library personal login and password.
3. When you successfully login, this information will appear in the top right corner as Signed in as "your name"
4. Once you complete this login, then return to The Cochrane Library using the link that requires your Tower ID authentication.
This abstract and citation database covers thousands of scholarly journals, books, and conference proceedings. Covering a broad range of disciplines, Scopus enables one to track, analyze, and visualize research. Output data at the institutional and author levels are available. Authors will find h-index, Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP), and citation counts helpful in demonstrating the impact of their work.
A clinical search engine linking to evidence-based content, such as clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews, and primary studies. Each abstract indicates the record's place on the evidence pyramid. Use the PICO search feature to show a limited number of highly-focused results.
Note: A personal account provides additional functionality. Instructions for creating a personal account:
When on campus, click on “sign up” to register.
When off campus, you will need to go to the TRIP free version webpage to “sign up” and register. Once you have created an account, you may return to the pro version webpage and sign in.
Do you need more help searching our databases? Try one of these tutorials first. If you still need help, contact your librarian!