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Database Review by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian) - Using Scopus Database: Downloading Articles, Viewing Journal Impact Factor & Author H-Index)

Review by Puvaneswari Marappan

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1. Which feature(s) I like the most about the database?
Articles can be searched directly from the homepage. Advanced search option can be applied in the search engine based on relevancy. Scopus allows for a refined search result by processing the documents into specific categories. Users have option for Full text can be downloaded from ‘Open Access’ articles as shown above by clicking View at Publisher. These open access title are also included in the index.  To view impact factor for the journal, click the journal title. To view author H-Index, click the author’s name.

Articles can be downloaded directly from the database.

Journal metrics value is provided for all journals in Scopus. This unique feature can be utilised by simply clicking on ‘browse search’ and proceeding with the article of interest. CiteScore provides transparency on citation of a particular document.

Impact factor of the journal can easily be detected.

2. Has the database benefit you in your learning process?
Useful for authors in the evaluation of impact factor as well as performance of journals and thus detecting the authenticity of a particular journal prior publication. Metric values allows the user to easily assess the quality of a specific paper, citations, authors and many more. Authors as well as affliations’ work can be searched effortlessly using ORCID(Open Research and Contributor Indentifier) ID. Users are allowed to save their searchs fro future use under ‘My Profile’. Notification will be received from time to time to update the user on newly added / removed articles.

3. Does the database suit you or any other programs and why?
This database serves a huge purpose for the research community. Providing indexes webpages, 99% citation accuracy, links for both cited and citing documents, patents, millions of relevant webpages and the list goes on. Having both basic and advanced level of search engines eliminates the limitations on various range of users.

4. Would you recommend this database to your colleagues and why?
Scopus is produced by Elsevier Co claiming to be the largest abstract and index database with complete coverage of MEDLINE, Compendax and EMBASE. Although it’s a newly developed database, it possesses considerably good navigation and search engines with some good feedbacks from existing users. Moreover, it is available from IMU library.

Database Review by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian) - Scientific & Medical ART (SMART) Imagebase - Utilizing the Database

Review by Tey Yee Qi

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1. Which feature(s) I like the most about the database?
Personally, I like how all the materials are categorized neatly into three components – medical exhibit, medical illustration and medical animation. I can find the type of material, tailored to my needs with just one click (okay, maybe two clicks)! For example, I can conveniently obtain images to insert into reports or videos for presentations. Not to mention, the resolution of the illustrations, as well as animations is exceptionally high. Furthermore, SMART provides citation which minimises my workload.

Categorization of different types of learning materials

Download illustrations and animations

 

Cite illustrations and animations

2.  Has the database benefit you in your learning process?
Yes, significantly. I am visual and auditory learner. Hence, I am particularly fond of the various academic animations provided by SMART. For instance, I face great difficulties trying to understand the ventricular flow. I fail to visualise the structure and therefore the directional flow of cerebrospinal fluid. This is easily overcome with the help of a few videos. Other than anatomical videos, SMART also has videos and images on various pathological conditions. These pictures and videos are very precise; hence they serve good recap or last minute revision materials. Also, not to forget, SMART allows its users to play videos at different speed – 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x and 2x. This makes my learning process more effective.

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Different views of ventricular system

 

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Stroke

Adjustable video speed

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3. Does the database suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, I would say it is best suited for medical students. All the materials are very relevant to our course structure. For students from other programs, I would say SMART can be really helpful if you spend some extra time to browse and filter the materials.

4. Would you recommend this database to your colleagues and why?
Yes, definitely. As we all know, the VAK (Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic) style of learning is very effective. With SMART, you can checklist the first two elements and all you need is jot down the key points. Moreover, SMART is extremely easy to access and it has a wide variety of learning materials available. 

Book Reviews by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian)

Selected books (e-books and printed) that were reviewed by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian).

Ebooks:

Review by Chai Shin Yiing

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1. What I like about the book?
I like about this ebook because it is fairly easy for me to find drug interaction by using it. Just type in the name of the two drugs then click search, the result will be shown. The interaction will be shown by categorising the drug into monographs instead of stating the name. For instance, cimetidine will have interaction with warfarin. We can type the name of these two drugs, but the result will show cimetidine as H2-receptor antagonist and warfarin as coumarin. This will familiarise us with the monograph of drugs as when using BNF to find drug interaction, we usually have to find based on drug monograph too.

2. Brief content of the book.
The main content of the book is about drug interaction. The interaction can be found based on monograph or in alphabetical order. For example, one of the monographs is digitalis glycosides (digoxin). After clicking in the monograph, a list of interaction between digoxin and other drugs will be shown, for instance, digoxin and ACE inhibitors. Some studies have found that digoxin level will increase when being administered together with captopril. Under interactant with alphabetical order, one of the examples is theophylline. After clicking in, one of the interactions shown is theophylline with tacrolimus. Theophylline may increase the plasma concentration of tacrolimus. There is clinical evidence being shown too.

3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, this ebook does suit my programme which is Pharmacy as in semester 4 there is one module known as skill development: dispensing. There is a session known as OSCE whereby we will be given prescription and we have to screen through the prescription to find out any drug interaction and give suitable suggestion to replace that particular drug. This ebook will show the interaction between drugs and explain the mechanism of interaction. Hence, it will be useful for this module for finding interaction between drugs.

4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, I will recommend this book to my colleagues as the interaction is listed down clearly with clinical evidence and mechanism of interaction. Apart from that, the drug will be listed in monograph which help us to familiarise the drug is under which monograph and help us in finding drug interaction when using BNF as the interaction is listed in monograph instead of drug name. Moreover, the ebook is always updated so we can obtain the latest information regarding the drug interaction.

Review by Hazimah Syazwani Samsul Kamar

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1. What I like about the book?
I love pedagogical features of this book that makes it easy to understand the core basic and clinical science principles in this book.  It is full with clear and accessible approach to the analysis of therapeutic agents at the cellular and molecular level through detailed diagrams, and full-colour illustrations. The images also can be downloaded or favorited to view at other times.

2. Brief content of the book.
It emphasises the drugs mechanisms by which drug act and relates these to the overall pharmacological effects and clinical uses. This book has 60 chapters that are further divided into 6 sections which starts with general principles of pharmacology, chemical mediators, drugs that affecting major organ system; e.g. the heart, the central nervous system, chemotherapy of infectious and malignant disease, and general topics that often discussed in pharmacology.

3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
This book is really suitable for bachelor of pharmacy and bachelor of pharmaceutical chemistry students as the core knowledge of the drug are explained in this book. It sets a clear route from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions, to the therapeutic uses of the most important groups of drugs.

4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would recommend this e-book to my friends as it help to further strengthen the understanding on how drugs act in our body with comprehensive text and illustrative figures. It is easily accessible online and thus students need not to carry thick book anymore.

Review by Kenneth Yap Chou Hung

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1. What I like about the book?
I like how the information is simple and straight to the point. The illustrations and pictures given for each explanation is very precise and suitable as the pictures shown are given in different planes for better grasp of the information. Some of the pictures also shows the procedures done step-by-step for easier understanding.

2. Brief content of the book
This book provides access to state-of-the-art concepts in orthodontics. This book focuses mainly on diagnosis and treatment planning, the management of transverse, sagittal, and vertical discrepancies, the management of both adult and complex cases, and the application of biomedicine in orthodontic treatment. As more adults seek orthodontic treatment, this book provides up-to-date information on adult cases. Part III, Management of Adult and Complex Cases of the book, concentrates on the treatment of adult patients and the problems and issues specific to them.

3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
This book suits me as it is more focused on case studies on complex cases. There are a lot of case studies given to show different scenarios and different approaches used. The chapter on “Quality Orthodontics: Challenging Popular Trends” suits me well as it explains the frequently asked questions regarding orthodontics such as the need to intrude mandibular rather than maxillary incisors and so on.

4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would highly suggest this book for students in the higher semesters to use it as a reference to cases related to adults as it summarises important ideas and provides information on the follow-up effect of orthodontics on the patient. For example, in the chapter of “Use of Microimplants in Orthodontics”, the surgical procedures for implant placement from anaesthesia to placement angle to removal of microimplants are well documented and well-illustrated step-by-step.

Review by Sharon Chong Zi Ching

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1. What I like about the book?
This book contains everything that you need to know about forensic science for medical student. It explain forensic medicine through a systematic sequence, from basic examination to identification of death through thanatology and prediction of possible weapons as well as identification of corps. The explanation provided is straightforward and easy to understand. It will provide cases for students to discuss and think from different perspectives which cultivate student's critical thinking skill. They also highlight the importance point for each topics which students need to focus on it. A lot of pictures provided for better understanding.

2. Brief content of the book.
This books consist of 30 main chapters, including external postmortem examination, thanatology, autopsy, exhumation, identification, vital reactions, gunshot and blast wounds, neck trauma, asphyxia, water-related deaths and etc. It briefly explain each topic with examples and pictures.  In their selection of references, the authors have sought to ensure that suggested works are current and up-to-date and at the same time cover the broad spectrum of topics in the field.  In addition to presenting the basic principles of our specialty, they also offer the reader a selection of references for further guidance at the end of each chapter.

3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, definitely suitable for Semester 5 medical student to read up. It contains all chapters which we need to cover for forensic science and the information given is sufficient enough for examination preparation.

4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Absolutely, Springerlink and IMU provides an ebook form which students can read for free. the explanation given is easy to understand and we can practise our thoughts by reading the case studies.

Review by Yow YuXiang

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1. What I like about the book?
It is a comprehensive book covering most of the topics on the module of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the phase 2 of Bachelor of Dental Surgery in IMU. This would be one of my first choices of book to go with when going in depth in this module.

2. Brief content of the book.
The book contains information from the basics to the more advanced aspects of oral and maxollofacial surgery which the latter is meant more for post-graduate. The basics from the fundamental knowledge on cellular response to trauma and wound healing, to diagnoses and managements of dentoalveolar injuries, maxillofacial traumas and midface fractures, are all discusses thoroughly in this book.

3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It suits my dental colleagues and I as the topics on most undergraduate level on oral and maxillofacial surgery are covered in this book. Postgraduate students looking in depth into oral and maxillofacial surgery may find this book of good use too. Students from other programs may read for personal interest but the knowledge is irrelevant and quite complex to understand.

4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes I would recommend this book as one of the books for referencing on the oral and maxillofacial surgery module as it includes most of the topics for our undergraduate level. However, dental exodontia is not covered in this book.

Review by Soh Yin Han

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1. What I like about the book?

I like about this e-book because it provides a time saving and stress reducing approach to learning essential concepts of pharmacology. It enables student to understand the most basic concepts in pharmacology which enhance the understanding of principles of drug actions by classes. Besides, it is organised in a way that it is easy for student to memorise the drugs. It has minimizes the amount the necessary information that are required to be memorised as it helps students to identity the important information and guide students in making decision on what can be skipped as well as what cannot be skipped.

2. Brief content of the book.

It is divided into 7 parts based on the systems associated with the drugs. Under each parts, it is further divided into chapters based on the classification of the drugs and there are 46 chapters in total. The parts and chapters enables students to focus on where they want to study. The book started with the general principle of pharmacology followed by classes of drugs.

3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?

It is definitely not only suitable for pharmacy student but also medical student as it provides a unique learning system that let the students to know and identify the utmost important material to study. It is time saving especially when revising for examinations. In addition, the e-book has presented the key information in boxes and tables which in a way that will enhance the memorization of drugs and boost students’ confidence by knowing those important points.

4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?

It is absolutely an ideal e-book to recommend to my fellow friends. It is not only easy to access but also a useful tool to learn the basic principle for pharmacology as we need to master all the basics concepts of pharmacology in order to fully understand about the use of the drug. Apart from that, I find it amazing especially for students who are in the midst of examination because of the organized classification of each of drugs and important information highlighted in boxes is definitely worth a look by students for preparation of examinations.

Printed books (reviews are through i-loc):

Review by Leong Wei Qian

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Review by Tee Sue Kee

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Library Quiz Week 13

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LIBRARY CLOSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NUZUL AL-QURAN

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Please be informed that IMU Library Bukit Jalil will be closed from 5:30 pm on 9/6/2017 (Friday) in conjunction with Nuzul Al-Quran. Library operation will resume as usual from 13/6/2017 (Tuesday) onwards.

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E-Book Titles Activation for Science Direct & IGI Global

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We are pleased to announce that the Library has subscribed to two new e-book packages as below:

1. Science Direct Nutrition & Dietetic  2012  - 2016 publication. (50 titles)
Access via IMU Library portal (click no. 20) or http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/science/bookbshsrw/all/subscribed

2. IGI Global Ebooks - InfoSci-Medical, Healthcare, and Life Science and Technology 2014 - 2017 (118 titles)
Access via IMU Library portal (click no. 12) or http://www.igi-global.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/gateway/search/?ctid=1

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We hope these subscriptions will help you with your learning, teaching and research activities. Kindly contact any of the Librarians should you need any assistance in using these resources.

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