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This bibliographic index of research, policy, and scholarly discourse on the countries and people of the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa contains hundreds of thousands of records and coverage spanning over a century. MECAS combines sources from the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) Library Catalogue; Middle East Bibliography; Middle East Book Bibliographies, Theses & Dissertations; and MECAS Citations Database. Subjects include arts & humanities, cultural heritage, economic affairs, business & industry, ethnic diversity & anthropology, international relations, political affairs & law, archaeology, significant religious events, and society & social welfare.

This comprehensive database covers more than 2,100 journals, books and other important reference sources published worldwide in the humanities, with a focus on literary, scholarly and creative thought. It provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for articles, essays, and reviews, as well as original creative works including poems, fiction, photographs, paintings and illustrations.

Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) is the world’s largest online resource of full-text documents and articles devoted to research, analysis, and scholarship on international politics and related fields, including security studies, global finance, diplomatic practice, humanitarian law, global governance, development studies, and environmental studies. The material in CIAO encompasses working papers, reports, policy briefs, and current analysis and commentary, as well as scholarly journal articles, e-books, and videos. Contribution to this cross-searchable library comes from government research organizations, independent think tanks, university analysis centers, and scholarly journals.

This abstracting and indexing database, produced by the International Political Science Association, provides non-evaluative abstracts of articles in the field of political science published in journals and yearbooks around the world. IPSA is an indispensable tool for work in the fields of political science, political sociology, political psychology, political communications, international relations, international law, human rights, conflict studies, ethnic studies and related fields. Subjects covered include political method & theory, political thinkers & ideas, governmental & administrative institutions, political process, parties, elections, international relations, and foreign policy.

This database is an international bibliography of publications in European languages covering the history, beliefs, societies, and literature of Islam, the Middle East, and the Muslim world. Material includes work written about the Middle East as well as other main Muslim areas of Asia and Africa, plus Muslim minorities elsewhere. Contents include journals, conference proceedings, monographs, multi-authored works and book reviews.

This database is an index to scholarly journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion, including Biblical studies, world religions, Church history, and religious perspectives on social issues. Journals representing all the major religious faiths, major denominations, and numerous language groups are included. The Scriptures link in the tool bar provides a clickable index of Biblical books, chapters and verses indexed. Atla Religion Database is produced by Atla (formerly known as the American Theological Library Association), an organization dedicated to advancing the study of religion and theology. The database is the continuation of three print publications: "Religion Index One: Periodicals," "Religion Index Two: Multi-Author Works," and "Index to Book Reviews in Religion."

The digital version of the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music incorporates all 10 volumes of the original print edition. Volumes 1-10 cover the following geographical regions: Africa, South America, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, East Asia, Europe, Australia and the Pacific Islands, and General Perspectives and Reference Tools for The World's Music. Content is browsable by places, cultural groups, subjects, instruments, and genres.

This extensive reference resource for comprehensive coverage of music, musicians, music-making, and music scholarship is home to Grove Music Online, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and The Oxford Companion to Music. Search authoritative, peer-reviewed articles with rich supporting materials including bibliographies, media, and links to related resources. The powerful search engine offers filtering options to refine by source, type, subject, and availability. Browsable topics include audio engineering, compositional practice and technique, conducting methods and techniques, ethnomusicology, music theory and analysis, musical sources and bibliographies, the philosophy of music, sound studies, and more.

Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the agricultural disciplines, including food and human nutrition, agricultural engineering and technology, and earth and environmental sciences. Citations are comprised of journal articles, book chapters, theses, patents, software, monographs, audiovisual materials, and technical reports to support agricultural research. Subjects include animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant science, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, and extension and education.

Biological & Agricultural Index Plus is a comprehensive online database that provides access to full-text articles, indexing, and abstracts from essential biology and agricultural research journals. It covers a wide range of disciplines, including agricultural research, biology, environmental science, genetics, horticulture, physiology, veterinary medicine, and wildlife management. The database serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals studying the agricultural industry, veterinary science, wildlife management, and environmental science. It offers extensive coverage of English-language periodicals published in the United States and elsewhere, with approximately 45% of its focus on agriculture. The database is regularly updated, ensuring users have access to current research and information. Biological & Agricultural Index Plus provides powerful search capabilities, allowing users to efficiently locate relevant literature across various life science fields, making it an indispensable tool for conducting comprehensive literature searches in biological and agricultural studies.

This full-text database for environmental studies provides top environment journals and monographs and an environmental thesaurus. Topics covered include ecosystem ecology; energy; environmental law, policy, & technology; geography; marine & freshwater science; natural resources; pollution & waste management; renewable energy sources; the social impact of the environment; and urban planning.

This database provides an index of publications on the environmental impact of human activity. Subjects covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. GreenFile deals with connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines, such as agriculture, education, law, policy, health, and technology. It includes indexing, citations, and abstracts for scholarly journals, government sources, and general interest sources. A small amount of full-text content is included.