African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Commentary

Searching the online biomedical literature from developing countries

Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari
Department of Biochemistry, Delta State University, P.M.B. 1, Abraka, Nigeria. 
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 21 July 2005
  •  Published: 31 August 2005

Abstract

 

This commentary highlights popular research literature databases and the use of the internet to obtain valuable research information. These literature retrieval methods include the use of the popular PubMed as well as internet search engines. Specific websites catering to developing countries’ information and journals’ websites are also highlighted.

 

Key words: Research information, retrieval methods, internet, search engines, PubMed.