Finding Abbreviations in Chemistry
Finding the full title of a journal when all that you've got is an abbreviation can be quite a challenge sometimes. Here are some resources that might help. Remember, if you need help, just ASK!
First Stop Resources
Journal Titles and Abbreviations - Chemistry specific abbreviation list.
Other Valuable Resources
CASSI (Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index) Z5526 .A35 - Standard abbreviatons for the chemical sciences. Organized by abbreviation. Also provides list of libraries that own that particular title. (The code for Penn State is PSt.)
Web of Science - Abbreviations list is hotlinked on the "Citation Search" page.
ISI Master Journals List - Master list for ISI Indexes, including Web of Science.
All that JAS - Abbreviations sources arranged by subject.
INSPEC List of Journals and Other Serial Sources Q41.I53 - Contains listing of journal titles arranged by abbreviation.
PubMed Journal Database Browser - Follow onscreen instructions to search for titles or abbreviations.
List of Journals Indexed in Index Medicus - Can download .pdf file of journal list for Index Medicus.
GABCOM& GABMET: Acronmys of Compounds and Methods in Chemistry and Physics QD7.G22 1993 - Arranged by abbreviation.
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