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indexSearching the Subject Descriptors FieldThis field allows you to search for the following types of terms.
indexUsing the Search AidClick the Select from Index link to search for Super Taxa and Taxa Notes in the Data Citation Index Thesaurus. You can select terms from the thesaurus and automatically transfer them to the Search page. Because most terms are arranged in hierarchies, you will often find additional relevant terms for your search by browsing the thesaurus. indexFind Option
indexBrowsing for Super Taxa and Taxa Notes Terms
indexThesaurus Index TermsBroader TermBroader terms are known to be wider in scope than the one selected from the thesaurus hierarchy. Only the terms one level wider are given. If a term has multiple broader terms, then more than one hierarchy will appear. Narrower TermNarrower terms are generally terms that are more focused in scope. Only the terms one level narrower are given. If a term has multiple broader terms, all narrower terms may not necessarily be in the same branch of the hierarchy. Related TermControlled terms related to the preferred term. Scope NotesScope notes generally describe how a term or code is used and/or provide historical information about its use. |
indexSubject DescriptorsDescriptors include search terms such as:
See Descriptors: Field Tags and Descriptions for a complete list of descriptors along with a definition of each descriptor. indexWeb of Science CategoriesThe traditional category assigned to a record by Web of Science. In the Data Citation Index, we are matching data to traditional Web of Science categories such as:
indexSubject Descriptors ExamplesThe term chord* will find:
The term rodentia will find:
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