Database List

Information search service provided by the National Institute of Informatics.

• In addition to the "Japanese periodical index", simultaneous retrieval is possible from the cited reference index database (natural sciences-related, from 1992), quick database of research bulletin indexes (index database of research bulletins published by universities etc.), electronic library service (database of research articles contained in academic magazines published by academic societies and associations in Japan), prepared by the National Institute of Informatics.
• On the "CiNii Books" screen, you can search books and journals held by the libraries of universities and other institutions in Japan.

Within Hokkaido University, "Subscription" or "Open Access" articles are available as full text.

*For details of each journal (provision conditions etc.), please access "Databases Incorporated" and see "List of journals available".

Although some contents are fee-based, searches for articles and research papers from magazines and university bulletins can be made for free.