Understanding the view
Related Terms column (A)The table displays the list of topics associated with research for your selected scientific concept. Terms appear listed in order of research output with the highest total number of articles at the top. Click on a column heading to change or reverse the order.
Article Count column (B): For each term you will see the total number of articles which are indexed under the chosen scientific term and related terms.
Percentage Change column (C): The percentage change column shows the total change in output of articles which are indexed under the chosen scientific term, and related terms over the selected time period.
Citation columns (D) - Inspec Analytics Plus only: The times cited column shows the total number of times these articles have been cited. The average times cited shows the average number of citations per article.
Comparison Graph (E): To compare output for a number of terms, select your chosen terms and click “update graph”. The line graph at the top will display the research output for each of your selected terms over time. Hover over the points to display the number of articles and percentage change for each year. Inspec Analytics Plus only: citations are also displayed when hovering over points in the graph.
Change Chart Type (F): To display your results as a histogram chart, select the toggle at the top. Inspec Analytics Plus only: Use the drop-down to update the histogram to show the number of articles, number of citations or the average number of citations
Date Filters (G): Filter the date range of your results using the “From” and “To” drop-down selections.
Advanced Search (H): Search for a term using the search box at the top of the table. Start typing to see suggestions or click search to see all results including your search term. Click “Advanced” to see advanced search options:
Advanced Search (1): Use the drop-down to select “Include” or “Exclude” search terms.
Advanced Search (2): Add multiple conditions. Each condition will be treated as “OR”.
Advanced Search (3): Search for whole words, partial words or start typing to see suggestions and select a term.
Advanced Search (4): Remove conditions by clicking on the corresponding “X” or by clicking “remove all”.
Advanced Search (5): Click “Apply” to see your results.
Exporting your insights
Click on “Export as PDF” at the top of the page to download your current view. The PDF includes a link to your view so you can return directly to the data in the future.
Inspec Analytics Plus only: You can also choose to download your insights as an Excel file.
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