What is a Periodical? What is a Journal?
How to Find a Periodical Title?
The ORU library subscribes to more than 32,000 periodicals in a variety of publication media, with most titles available full text online. Online full text titles include links to the full text with options to browse a single issue or search all issues to find an article.
To find a periodical title, search the ORU Journal Finder+.
Some titles are available in multiple formats and/or multiple databases. For online full text, the database(s) with full text will be listed. When a title is available "in-house" in paper format, there will be a link to "Oral Roberts University Library Holdings." Follow the links to what you need.
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Search for Journals, Trade Publications, & Other Periodicals
To see if a journal is available in the ORU Library, search the Journal Finder+.Some titles are available in multiple formats and/or multiple databases. For online full text, the database(s) with full text will be listed. When a title is available "in-house" in paper format, there will be a link to "Oral Roberts University Library Holdings." Follow the links to what you need.
View a subject list of titles:
How to Find Journals in a Database
In EBSCO databases, such a MEDLINE and CINAHL, go t the Advanced Search and click the Publications link. Then, enter a publication title or keyword. You can also browse publication titles alphabetically.
Selected Journal Titles
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Journal of Clinical EpidemiologyCovers all aspects of clinical epidemiology.
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Journal of EpidemiologyPublishes a broad range of original research on epidemiology as it relates to human health, and aims to promote communication among those engaged in the field of epidemiological research
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Journal of Rural HealthAdvances professional practice, research, theory development and public policy relating to rural health.
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Nursing OutlookProvides innovative ideas for nursing leaders through peer-reviewed articles and timely reports. Each issue examines current issues and trends in nursing practice, education and research, offering progressive solutions to the challenges facing the profession. The official journal of the American Academy of Nursing.
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Nursing Practice TodayPublishes original scholarly work which is essential for nurses and midwifes who are serious about developing their own profession, as well as providing the best outcomes for the clients in their care.
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Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN)(in CINAHL database) Provides a forum to exchange ideas & data about topics that affect nursing practice, education & research. Addresses major health care concerns for health care professionals. Is explored form a variety of viewpoints.
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Policy, Politics, & Nursing PracticeA quarterly, peer-reviewed journal that explores the multiple relationships between nursing and health policy.