Science Citation Index Expanded now provides access to article citations from the early 1900s, content that may not be indexed by PubMed®, Scopus™, and other NIH Library databases. The two searches that follow indicate the kinds of citations available in the backfile of Science Citation Index Expanded.
A search on infectious diseases retrieves:
Title: City milk routes and their relation to infectious diseases
Author(s): Wende E
Source: Journal of the American Medical Association 34: 150-153 Jan-Jun 1900
The article is in English, has no cited references, and has been cited one time.
A search for schizophrenia or dementia praecox retrieves:
Title: The common form of psychosis in dementia praecox (dementia simplex) A clinical article on the understanding of amnesia.
Author(s): Diem O
Source: Archiv fur Psychiatrie und Nervenkrankheiten 37 (1): 111-187 Apr 1903
The article is in German, has 63 cited references, and has been cited 25 times.
How do I access Science Citation Index Expanded and search for article citations from the early 1900s?
- Go to the NIH Library webpage and select "Web of Science" under "Quick Links" on the left side of the page.
- Click on "Web of Science" under "Searchable Database Products."
- Under “Select database(s) and timespan:,” set the date. Type a search in the search box.
I located several relevant citations. How do I obtain the articles?
- Click on the “NIH Library Full-Text Plus!” button.
- Select the best option. If an article is not available online, you may request a copy through Document Delivery.
I found a great article but it is available in a language I do not read. What can I do?
- Go to the NIH Library Translations webpage.
- Review the services and call 301-496-2257 for additional information.
If I have questions about searching Science Citation Index Expanded and the Web of Science, how do I obtain assistance?
October 2007