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An important series of documents available to interested users relate to two value-added components which enhance more precise searching capability of ETDE's information over and above the typical Internet search. While designed more specifically for those who prepare and process records for ETDE's Energy Database, these publications are also valuable search tools for users of the database who become familiar with them.

These publications have been prepared jointly with one of ETDE's main partners, the International Nuclear Information System (INIS). While the IAEA is the official 'publisher' of the printed version, ETDE has derivative authority to offer web versions.

The two publications are:

Joint Thesaurus: ETDE/INIS Joint Reference Series No. 1 (Rev. 1), IAEA-ETDE/INIS-1 (Rev.2)
The thesaurus has a hierarchical structure which helps define a controlled vocabulary and relationships for terms used to describe records in ETDE's Energy Database. Using thesaurus descriptors can enhance retrieval efficiency and ensure that searchers locate more precise information needed.

Subject Categories and Scope Descriptions, (INIS/ETDE)
Subject categories and their corresponding code numbers are listed. An extensive list of keywords and phrases assist searchers in extracting and organizing subsets on specific energy topics.

Users may access these reference publications as PDF (portable document format) files.

To view and print the PDF files, you will need the Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.

Full Publications

Joint Thesaurus: ETDE/INIS Joint Reference Series No. 1 (Rev. 2.1),
IAEA-ETDE/INIS-1 (Rev.2.1)

Subject Categories and Scope Descriptions, (INIS/ETDE)

Supplements

ETDE/INIS Joint Thesaurus, IAEA-ETDE/INIS-1 (Rev.2) (Suppl.26)

ETDE/INIS Joint Thesaurus, IAEA-ETDE/INIS-1(Suppl.46)

ETDE has other reference materials available for members that provide input into the database. These are available either from the Operating Agent and/or the ETDE Member's site.