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Inspec: Controlled Indexing Search

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  • Duration: 2 mins
  • Publication date: 09 Feb 2023
  • Part of series IET Inspec and Inspec Analytics

Abstract

Should I include narrower terms in my controlled indexing search? 

In this example, we’ll use an advanced search to demonstrate how the “Include Narrower Terms” option can expand your search to include relevant results that would not have been found using other discovery tools.

Because all content added to the database undergoes a rigorous indexing process, searching in Inspec can save you time discovering scientific research, and can also uncover results that may not have appeared in other searches. 

Inspec is available through a range of discovery platforms, or directly from Inspec. For additional information about IET Inspec please visit: www.theiet.org/publishing/inspec 

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  • Inspec Analytics
  • Inspec database
  • controlled indexing search

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