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The '''Energy Science and Technology Database''' (EDB) is a [[multidisciplinary]] file containing worldwide references to [[basic science|basic]] and [[applied science|applied scientific]] and technical [[research|research literature]]. The information is collected for use by (United States) [[U.S. government|government]] managers, [[researchers]] at the [[United States Department of Energy national laboratories|national laboratories]], and other research efforts sponsored by the [[U.S. Department of Energy]], and the results of this research are transferred to the public. Abstracts are included for records from 1976 to the present day.

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The '''Energy Science and Technology Database''' (EDB) is a [[multidisciplinary]] file containing worldwide references to [[basic science|basic]] and [[applied science|applied scientific]] and technical [[research|research literature]]. The information is collected for use by (United States) [[U.S. government|government]] managers, [[researchers]] at the [[national laboratories]], and other research efforts sponsored by the [[U.S. Department of Energy]], and the results of this research are transferred to the public. Abstracts are included for records from 1976 to the present day.

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==Nuclear Science Abstracts==

The EDB also contains the [[''Nuclear Science Abstracts]]'' which is a comprehensive abstract and index collection to the international [[nuclear science]] and [[nuclear technology|technology]] literature for the period 1948 through 1976. Included are scientific and technical reports of the [[US Atomic Energy Commission]], United States [[Energy Research and Development Administration]] and its contractors, other agencies, universities, and industrial and research organizations. Approximately 25% of the records in the file contain abstracts. Nuclear Science Abstracts contains over 900,000 bibliographic records. In comparison, the entire '''Energy Science &and Technology Database''' contains over 3 million bibliographic records.<ref name=WhatIs-EDB/>

===EDB Scope===

Moreover, this database is designed to be a source for any individual who requires access to worldwide energy related information. This database is applicable to the following:

Obtaining results of current energy research efforts.<ref name=WhatIs-EDB/>

Access subject specific information on energy sources, use, and conservation; environmental effects; waste processing and disposal; and regulatory consideration, as well as basic scientific studies.

Review energy information from a wide variety of sources, including journal literature, conference, patents, books, monographs, theses, and engineering and software materials.

Access historical records of the US Atomic Energy Commission, and US Energy Research and Development Administration.

===EDB Scope===

Review subject specific information on nuclear science from a wide variety of sources, including books, conference proceedings, papers, patents, dissertations, engineering drawings, and journal literature.<ref name=WhatIs-EDB/>

Moreover, this database is designed to be a source for any individual who requires access to worldwide [[energy]] related [[information]]. This database is applicable to the following:

*Obtaining results of current [[energy research]] efforts.<ref name=WhatIs-EDB/>

*Access subject specific information on energy sources, use, and [[energy conservation|conservation]]; [[environmental impact assessment|environmental effects]]; [[hazardous waste|waste processing]] and disposal; and regulatory consideration, as well as basic scientific studies.

*Review energy information from a wide variety of sources, including journal literature, conference, patents, books, monographs, theses, and engineering and software materials.

*Access historical records of the US Atomic Energy Commission, and US Energy Research and Development Administration.

*Review subject specific information on nuclear science from a wide variety of sources, including books, conference proceedings, papers, [[patents]], dissertations, engineering drawings, and [[Scientific journal|journal literature]].<ref name=WhatIs-EDB/>

===Subject coverage===

Subject coverage includes:<ref name=WhatIs-EDB>

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*[[Biology]]

*[[Biomedicine]]

*[[Chemistry]]

*[[Coal]], [[Natural gas|Gas]], [[Oil]], [[Hydroelectricity]]

*[[Conservation technology]]

*[[Energy Conversion]]

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*[[Environmental Science]]

*[[Geosciences]], [[Geothermal Energy]]

*[http://energyfiles.osti.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1122702127;292 Hazardous waste management]{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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*[http://energyfiles.osti.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1122702127;292 Hazardous waste management]

*[[Human Genome Project]] Methodology

*[[Isotope]] / [[Radiation technology]]

*[[Materials Handling]]

*[[Metals]] and [[Ceramic materials|Ceramics]]

*[[Renewable Energy SourcesSource]]

*[[Nuclear Power|Nuclear]] and [[Thermonuclear|Thermonuclear Power]]

*[[Physics]]

*[[Synthetic fuels]]

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==Sources==

==National Technical Information Service==

A combination of national, and international agencies, as well as multiple non-governmental organizations are the source for, and provide information to, this database. Information is provided through the [[Energy Technology Data Exchange]] (ETDE), which is the International Energy Agency's (IEA) multilateral information program, and through the International Atomic Energy Agency's [[International Nuclear Information System]] (INIS), and [[IEA Coal Research]]. Other source information is provided by the [[U.S. Department of Energy]], its contractors, other government agencies, [[professional societies]]. [[Engineering]] and [[software]] materials, references to [[Scientific journal|journal literature]], [[Academic conference|conference]]s, [[patents]], books, [[monograph]]s, and [[thesis]], make up the files of this database. Approximately 50% of these references are from non-U.S. sources.<ref name=multi-source>{{Cite web| last =Dialog Bluesheets| title =Energy Science and Technology| publisher =Dialog, LLC| date =June 1, 2010| url =http://library.dialog.com/bluesheets/html/bl0103.html| accessdate =2010-06-29| archive-date =2011-07-10| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20110710122839/http://library.dialog.com/bluesheets/html/bl0103.html| url-status =dead}}</ref>

The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is a seperate US government sponsored database. It is a signifigant central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today. For more than 60 years NTIS has assured businesses, universities, and the public timely access to approximately 3 million publications covering over 350 subject areas. The stated aim of the EDB is to support the [[Department of Commerce]] mission to promote the nation's economic growth by providing access to information that stimulates innovation and discovery. (Public Law 102-245, Section 108 American Technology Preeminence Act of 1991).<ref name=About/><ref name=About-NTIS/>

===NTISSee Scope=also==

*[[List of academic databases and search engines]]

Containing over 2.0 million bibliographic records, the NTIS Database is a signifigant resource for accessing the latest research sponsored by the United States and select foreign governments. The Database represents billions of dollars in research. Contents include research reports, computer products, software, video cassettes, audio cassettes and more. The complete electronic file dates back to 1964. On average, NTIS has added over 60,000 new records per year to the Database over the past ten years. Most records include abstracts. It also contains a comprehensive collection of [[nuclear research]], beginning with the [[Manhattan project]], and the latest government sponsored research.

Subject coverage is much broader than the above EDB.<ref name=About/><ref name=About-NTIS/>

===NTIS Operations===

NTIS is provides information dissemination of its collection of approximately 3 million U.S. Federal Government technical reports and provides dissemination services for other U.S. Federal Government agencies. NTIS provides a variety of dissemination services for other agencies with the specialized resources, systems, equipment, financial infrastructure and personnel expertise needed to produce and disseminate their information products on a large scale. Access subject specific information, retrieve information that is difficult to obtain from other sources, and identify valuable research reports, computer products, video cassettes, audio cassettes, and software.<ref name=About>

{{Cite web| last =Scope| title =NTIS Database| publisher = [[U.S. Department of Commerce]]| date =2010| url =http://www.ntis.gov/products/ntisdb.aspx| format =National Technical Information Service| accessdate =2010-06-29}}</ref><ref name=About-NTIS>

{{Cite web| last =Breif description| title =About NTIS| publisher = [[U.S. Department of Commerce]]| date =2010| url =http://www.ntis.gov/about/index.aspx| format =National Technical Information Service| accessdate =2010-06-29}}</ref>

===NTIS Statutory Authorities===

NTIS' basic authority to operate a permanent clearinghouse of scientific and technical information is codified as chapter 23 of Title 15 of the United States Code (15 U.S.C. 1151-1157). This chapter also established NTIS' authority to charge fees for its products and services and to recover all costs through such fees "to the extent feasible."

This authority was restated in the National Technical Information Act of 1988, codified at 15 U.S.C. 3704b. That Act gave NTIS the authority to enter into joint ventures and declared the Clearinghouse to be a permanent Federal function that could not be eliminated or privatized without Congressional approval.

That Act was amended by the American Technology Preeminence Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-245) which:

# required all costs associated with bibliographic control to be recovered by fees,

# required agencies to make copies of their scientific and technical reports available to NTIS, and

# directed NTIS to focus on developing new electronic methods and media for disseminating information.

Another statute having a profound impact on NTIS is the Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations Act for FY 1993 (Public Law 102-395) which established NTIS Revolving Fund and gave it the authority to use that Fund without further approval by Congress.

In addition, section 1526 of Title 15 of the United States Code authorizes NTIS to accept payments in advance for services to be provided to other agencies.<ref name=About-NTIS/>

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