Finding Good literature - Sources of literature,

For Post Graduation research, a wide range of literature sources are essential to ensure a thorough review of existing knowledge and advancements. 

Here are key sources for engineering research:

1. Academic Journals:

  • Peer-reviewed journals are critical for finding high-quality, validated research. Examples include:
    • IEEE Xplore: Major database for electrical engineering and computer science.
    • Elsevier (ScienceDirect): Contains journals like Engineering Structures, Materials Today, and more.
    • SpringerLink: Offers a wide range of journals on various engineering disciplines.
    • Wiley Online Library: Features journals such as Advanced Materials and International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering.

2. Conference Proceedings:

  • Conferences often present cutting-edge research and emerging trends in engineering. Major publishers include:
    • IEEE: For electrical, electronics, and computer engineering.
    • ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers): Mechanical engineering conferences.
    • ACM Digital Library: Computer science and information technology conferences.
    • AICTE ATAL FDP Papers: Faculty development papers provide emerging pedagogical and technological trends.

3. Patents:

  • Patents offer insights into the latest inventions and applied research in engineering fields.
    • Google Patents
    • European Patent Office (EPO)
    • United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

4. Technical Reports:

  • Published by government agencies, research institutions, and corporations, these reports provide detailed insights into engineering projects and technologies.
    • NASA Technical Reports Server
    • DOE (Department of Energy) Reports
    • NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

5. Books & Textbooks:

  • Engineering textbooks and handbooks offer foundational knowledge and technical standards.
    • Handbook of Electrical Engineering
    • Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook

6. Dissertations & Theses:

  • PhD dissertations and master's theses provide detailed investigations and novel contributions.
    • ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
    • Shodhganga (India): Repository of Indian dissertations.

7. Standards & Codes:

  • Technical standards provide guidelines and specifications for engineering projects.
    • IEEE Standards
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
    • ASME Codes

8. Industry White Papers:

  • White papers from corporations or research institutes often highlight new technologies or engineering methods.
    • IBM Research
    • Google Research

9. Open Access Repositories:

  • Many repositories provide free access to research papers.
    • arXiv: Preprints for physics, engineering, and computer science.
    • PubMed Central: Open-access biomedical research.

10. Scopus and Web of Science:

  • These indexing databases provide access to citations and abstracts from thousands of journals, enabling comprehensive literature reviews and citation tracking.

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