SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources TITLE: Khalifa University Library Subject Database Recommendations SUBJECT: General Research / Multidisciplinary KU_PROGRAMS: All KU majors and minors SEARCH_HINTS: general research, multidisciplinary articles, broad literature search, where should I start, peer reviewed articles, find papers, find journals TOP_DATABASES: - PRIMO | KU Library discovery for books, articles, journals, and holdings | https://khalifa.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=971KUOSTAR_INST:KU - Scopus | Broad multidisciplinary database for articles, citations, authors, and subject discovery | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad multidisciplinary citation database and journal discovery | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - ScienceDirect | Large full-text platform across science, engineering, and medicine | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Google Scholar | Broad discovery tool, useful with KU access checking | https://scholar.google.com ALSO_USE: - ProQuest Databases | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com WHEN_TO_USE: - Use when the user is unsure which database to start with - Use for interdisciplinary topics - Use for literature reviews and citation chasing ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Aerospace Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Aerospace Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: aerospace engineering, aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft design, flight systems, aerospace materials TOP_DATABASES: - AIAA Aerospace Research Central | Core aerospace literature, journals, and conference papers | [KU proxy-enabled link if available] - ASME Digital Library | Useful for thermal, mechanical, and fluid systems relevant to aerospace | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org - ScienceDirect | Strong full text for aerospace, mechanics, controls, and materials | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking for aerospace research | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - Knovel | Engineering reference data and handbooks | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com ALSO_USE: - IEEE Xplore | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for propulsion, aerodynamics, structural analysis, and aerospace systems ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Biomedical Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Biomedical Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: biomedical engineering, medical devices, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biomedical imaging, tissue engineering TOP_DATABASES: - PubMed | Core biomedical and life sciences literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Embase | Biomedical and pharmacological literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.embase.com - ClinicalKey Student | Clinical and medical reference content | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.clinicalkey.com/student - CINAHL Ultimate | Nursing and allied health literature, often useful for applied biomedical topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com - ScienceDirect | Full text for biomedical engineering and applied sciences | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com ALSO_USE: - Web of Science | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for biomedical devices, imaging, biomaterials, and translational medical engineering STAFF_HELP: - Jason Fetty | Medical Librarian ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Chemical Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Chemical Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: chemical engineering, process engineering, reaction engineering, separations, thermodynamics, catalysis TOP_DATABASES: - ScienceDirect | Strong full text for chemical engineering journals and books | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - ACS Publications | Core chemistry and some chemical engineering coverage | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org - Reaxys | Chemistry and reaction/property searching | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.reaxys.com - SciFindern | Chemical substances, reactions, references, and patents | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://scifinder-n.cas.org - Knovel | Engineering handbooks and technical reference | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com ALSO_USE: - RSC Journals | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.rsc.org WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for process design, separations, catalysis, and chemical process literature ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Civil Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Civil Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: civil engineering, structures, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, construction materials TOP_DATABASES: - ASCE Library | Core civil engineering journals and conference papers | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ascelibrary.org - ASTM Compass | Standards and testing methods for materials and engineering | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://compass.astm.org - ICE Virtual Library | Civil engineering literature and proceedings | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com - ScienceDirect | Full text across civil engineering areas | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - Knovel | Handbooks and design reference data | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for structures, transportation, water, materials, and standards ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Computer Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Computer Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: computer engineering, embedded systems, hardware, computer architecture, networking, digital systems TOP_DATABASES: - IEEE Xplore | Core database for electrical, computing, systems, and networking literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org - ACM Digital Library | Strong coverage for computing, software, and systems | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dl.acm.org - INSPEC | Engineering, physics, electronics, and computing indexing | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.theiet.org/publishing/inspec - ScienceDirect | Full text for computing and engineering topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - arXiv | Preprints for CS, AI, systems, and mathematics | https://arxiv.org WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for hardware-software systems, embedded systems, networks, and architecture ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Computer Science KU_PROGRAMS: BS Computer Science SEARCH_HINTS: computer science, algorithms, software engineering, programming, machine learning, cybersecurity TOP_DATABASES: - ACM Digital Library | Core computer science literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dl.acm.org - IEEE Xplore | Strong for CS, AI, networks, and systems | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org - arXiv | Strong preprint source for CS, AI, ML, and theory | https://arxiv.org - ScienceDirect | Full text across CS and applied computing | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - INSPEC | Indexing for computing and engineering topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.theiet.org/publishing/inspec WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for algorithms, software, AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Electrical Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Electrical Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: electrical engineering, circuits, power systems, signals, control, communications TOP_DATABASES: - IEEE Xplore | Core electrical engineering database | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org - INSPEC | Strong indexing for EE, electronics, and physics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.theiet.org/publishing/inspec - ScienceDirect | Full text for electrical engineering and control | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - ASTM Compass | Useful for standards and testing in some engineering contexts | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://compass.astm.org WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for circuits, communications, signal processing, power, and controls ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Energy Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Energy Engineering; Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy; Minor in Energy Transition SEARCH_HINTS: energy engineering, renewable energy, low carbon energy, sustainable energy, energy policy, clean energy TOP_DATABASES: - ScienceDirect | Strong energy engineering and sustainability full text | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - Knovel | Engineering handbooks and energy reference content | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com - IEEE Xplore | Power systems, electrical energy, and smart systems | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org - OnePetro | Useful for energy sector crossover topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://onepetro.org WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for renewable energy, low-carbon systems, energy transition, and power systems ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Mechanical Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Mechanical Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: mechanical engineering, thermofluids, design, manufacturing, mechanics, materials TOP_DATABASES: - ASME Digital Library | Core mechanical engineering literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org - ScienceDirect | Full text across mechanics, thermal, and manufacturing topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - Knovel | Engineering reference data and handbooks | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com - ASTM Compass | Standards and materials testing information | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://compass.astm.org WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for mechanics, thermal systems, design, manufacturing, and standards ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Petroleum Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: BS Petroleum Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: petroleum engineering, drilling, reservoir engineering, production, oil and gas, subsurface TOP_DATABASES: - OnePetro | Core petroleum engineering and oil and gas literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://onepetro.org - EarthDoc | Geoscience and petroleum-related literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.earthdoc.org - ScienceDirect | Full text for petroleum, energy, and engineering topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - Knovel | Engineering handbooks and oil/gas reference material | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for drilling, reservoirs, production, and oil and gas engineering ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Earth and Planetary Sciences KU_PROGRAMS: BS Earth and Planetary Sciences SEARCH_HINTS: earth science, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, planetary science, geoscience TOP_DATABASES: - GeoRef | Core geoscience indexing database | [KU proxy-enabled link if available] - GeoscienceWorld | Earth science journals and conference content | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org - EarthDoc | Geoscience and subsurface literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.earthdoc.org - OnePetro | Useful for applied geoscience and petroleum crossover | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://onepetro.org - ScienceDirect | Full text for geoscience and planetary topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Engineering Systems and Management KU_PROGRAMS: BS Engineering Systems and Management; Minor in General Business SEARCH_HINTS: engineering management, systems engineering, operations, management, decision analysis, innovation TOP_DATABASES: - Scopus | Broad discovery across engineering and management research | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - ScienceDirect | Engineering and management full text | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Business Source Complete | Business, management, and strategy literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com - Emerald Insight | Management, operations, and leadership literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.emerald.com/insight - ProQuest Databases | Broad business and interdisciplinary discovery | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com - Web of Science | Citation discovery across engineering and management | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for operations, engineering management, innovation, leadership, and policy ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence KU_PROGRAMS: BS Robotics and Artificial Intelligence; Minor in Artificial Intelligence SEARCH_HINTS: robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, intelligent systems, AI TOP_DATABASES: - IEEE Xplore | Core source for robotics, AI, automation, and intelligent systems | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org - ACM Digital Library | Core source for AI, ML, and computing research | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dl.acm.org - arXiv | Very important for current AI, robotics, and ML preprints | https://arxiv.org - ScienceDirect | Full text for AI, robotics, and applied engineering | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - INSPEC | Indexing for robotics, computing, electronics, and control | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.theiet.org/publishing/inspec ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science KU_PROGRAMS: BS Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science; Minor in Mathematics SEARCH_HINTS: applied mathematics, statistics, data science, probability, optimization, mathematical modeling TOP_DATABASES: - MathSciNet | Core mathematics review and discovery database | [KU proxy-enabled link if available] - Scopus | Broad discovery including data science and applied mathematics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - ScienceDirect | Full text for mathematics, statistics, and data science | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - SpringerLink | Strong mathematics and statistics book/journal coverage | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com - JSTOR | Useful for foundational mathematics and statistics literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.jstor.org - arXiv | Important for mathematics, statistics, machine learning, and data science preprints | https://arxiv.org ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Physics KU_PROGRAMS: BS Physics SEARCH_HINTS: physics, optics, photonics, quantum, condensed matter, theoretical physics TOP_DATABASES: - APS Journals | Core physics journals | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://journals.aps.org - AIP Publishing | Core physics and applied physics literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.aip.org - IOPScience | Core physics journal platform | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://iopscience.iop.org - arXiv | Important preprint source for physics | https://arxiv.org - ScienceDirect | Full text across applied physics and interdisciplinary areas | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Chemistry KU_PROGRAMS: BS Chemistry SEARCH_HINTS: chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical properties TOP_DATABASES: - ACS Publications | Core chemistry journals | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org - SciFindern | Core chemistry substance, reaction, reference, and patent searching | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://scifinder-n.cas.org - Reaxys | Reaction and property searching | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.reaxys.com - RSC Journals | Strong chemistry journal coverage | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.rsc.org - ScienceDirect | Full text chemistry journals and books | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Cell and Molecular Biology KU_PROGRAMS: BS Cell and Molecular Biology; Minor in Biotechnology SEARCH_HINTS: cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, biotechnology, bioinformatics TOP_DATABASES: - PubMed | Core life sciences and biomedical literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - ScienceDirect | Full text biology and molecular sciences content | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - Embase | Useful for biomedical crossover topics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.embase.com - PubMed Central | Open full-text biomedical articles | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc - PLOS | Open science journals across biology and medicine | https://plos.org WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for genetics, genomics, molecular biology, biotech, and biomedical life sciences ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Medicine and Health Sciences KU_PROGRAMS: College of Medicine and Health Sciences related research needs; Biomedical Engineering overlap SEARCH_HINTS: medical databases, clinical evidence, nursing articles, systematic review, patient care, biomedical literature TOP_DATABASES: - PubMed | Core medical and biomedical literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - Embase | Biomedical and pharmacological literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.embase.com - CINAHL Ultimate | Nursing and allied health literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com - Cochrane Library | Evidence synthesis and systematic reviews | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.cochranelibrary.com - UpToDate | Point-of-care clinical decision support | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.uptodate.com - ClinicalKey Student | Clinical reference and learning resource | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.clinicalkey.com/student - MEDLINE Ultimate | Medical literature indexing and discovery | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com - Health Research Premium Collection | Health sciences and medical full text | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com ALSO_USE: - Lecturio | [KU proxy-enabled link if available] STAFF_HELP: - Jason Fetty | Medical Librarian ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Business and Management KU_PROGRAMS: Minor in General Business; Engineering Systems and Management overlap SEARCH_HINTS: business, management, finance, economics, innovation, entrepreneurship TOP_DATABASES: - Business Source Complete | Core business and management literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com - Emerald Insight | Management, strategy, and organizational literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.emerald.com/insight - ProQuest Databases | Broad business and interdisciplinary discovery | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - JSTOR | Useful for business, economics, and policy literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.jstor.org ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Materials Science and Nanotechnology KU_PROGRAMS: Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering related research SEARCH_HINTS: materials science, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biomaterials, functional materials TOP_DATABASES: - ScienceDirect | Strong materials science full text | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - SpringerLink | Strong materials and nanoscience coverage | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com - AIP Publishing | Applied materials and physics crossover | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.aip.org - IOPScience | Materials and physics crossover | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://iopscience.iop.org - Knovel | Reference data and engineering materials handbooks | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Nuclear Engineering KU_PROGRAMS: Minor in Nuclear Engineering SEARCH_HINTS: nuclear engineering, reactor systems, nuclear materials, radiation, nuclear safety TOP_DATABASES: - ScienceDirect | Strong nuclear engineering and energy full text | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - AIP Publishing | Nuclear and applied physics crossover | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.aip.org - Knovel | Engineering reference and handbooks | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com WHEN_TO_USE: - Use for reactor systems, safety, radiation, and nuclear materials ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Quantum Computing KU_PROGRAMS: Minor in Quantum Computing SEARCH_HINTS: quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum cryptography, quantum information TOP_DATABASES: - IEEE Xplore | Strong for quantum computing and engineering implementations | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org - ACM Digital Library | Useful for algorithms, theory, and computing literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dl.acm.org - arXiv | Important for current quantum computing preprints | https://arxiv.org - APS Journals | Quantum information and foundational physics | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://journals.aps.org - AIP Publishing | Quantum and applied physics literature | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.aip.org - Web of Science | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - Scopus | Discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com ERESOURCES_PAGE: - https://library.ku.ac.ae/e-resources SUBJECT: Environment and Sustainability KU_PROGRAMS: Minor in Environment and Sustainability; Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy; Minor in Energy Transition SEARCH_HINTS: environment, sustainability, climate change, sustainable development, conservation, environmental policy TOP_DATABASES: - ScienceDirect | Strong sustainability and environmental full text | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com - Scopus | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com - Web of Science | Broad discovery and citation tracking | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com - GreenFILE or environmental indexing resource | [KU proxy-enabled link if available] - ProQuest Databases | Environmental policy and interdisciplinary discovery | https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com - 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