A journal is a publication that is published in a regular, ongoing fashion and is usually issued daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually. Journals may also be referred to as serials, periodicals, or magazines. A major concept or term related to a particular topic. The process of refining or making a database search more specific by using strategies such as combining terms with AND, using more specific search terms, or searching particular database fields. The process of reviewing a journal article or conference paper to ensure that it meets the required standards for publication.
Popular journals have a general, rather than academic, audience.
They can be useful for research in areas such as current affairs and social issues. Print Index see also Index An index published in printed format. The basic information element within a database. A record will typically contain either a reference, full text, or image version of a publication. The process of reviewing a journal article or conference paper to ensure that it meets the required standards for publication.