This page gives information on searching the World
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Search features
Customizing your results
Use of the database
If you have any queries about the search system, please contact
support@iucr.org.
Search features
Basic searching
To enter a query, just type in a family name or other words
and hit the 'enter' key (or click on the Search button) for a
list of crystallographers. As only results that contain
all the words in your query are returned, refining
your search is as simple as adding more words to the search
terms you have already entered.
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Phrase searching
Search for complete phrases by enclosing them in quotation
marks. Words enclosed in double quotes ("like this") will appear
together in all results exactly as you have entered them. For example,
to find articles containing the phrase biological macromolecules,
your search should be as follows:
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Word variations (wild
cards and stemming)
Searches using wild cards and stemming are supported:
- Wild cards. The wild card "*" may be added
to search terms. For example, searching for the interest "crystal*" will
return results for individuals with interests in "crystallography",
"crystallization", "crystals" etc.
- Stemming. This option can be selected by checking
the "Use stemming" box. The stemming algorithm takes the search term and
removes common suffixes, such as plurals and "ing" endings, as well as
some other English language structures such as "tional" (as in "rotational",
where the root is "rotation").
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Search by country
As a default, all searches are carried out against crystallographers
from all countries in the World. You may also select individual countries
or combinations of countries for your search. If you are using a PC, contries
can be selected by holding down the <Control> key; on a MAC hold
down the <Option> key.
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Include WDC 10
entries in results
The current edition (WDC 11) of the World Directory of Crystallographers
is the 11th edition. Checking the option "include WDC 10 entries in results"
allows entries from the last edition of the World Directory of Crystallographers
(WDC 10) to be included in the search results.
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Customizing your results
Number of results
You can view 5, 10, or 50 records per page. If your search
returns more than 50 hits, you will be asked to modify your search.
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Format of results
Your results can be displayed in the following formats:
- Detailed format. This is the default display
format. The names and e-mail addreses of each individual are supplied,
together with full contact details and scientific research interests. The
information may be selected and downloaded in vCard format.
- Concise format. Names and e-mail addresses only
are supplied.
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Use of the database
Terms and conditions of
use
The World Directory of Crystallographers is provided
free of charge for personal use to facilitate communication with
indivduals in the crystallographic community.
The systematic collection and storage of information from
the directory without prior permission is prohibited, as is data mining
of the directory, or resale of information from the directory. Materials
from the directory may not be recompiled, manipulated, used to prepare derivative
works, or published in another format without prior written permission from
the IUCr.
Mailing lists based on the World Directory of Crystallographers
may be purchased from the IUCr; please contact support@iucr.org for details. Details
of commercial licences to use the database are also available from this
address.
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Disclaimers
The IUCr does not warrant that the directory will be accessible
in any particular hardware/software environment. The IUCr does not warrant
the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the directory,
or its merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
The IUCr will have no liability to any person for any loss
or damage arising out of use of, or inability to use, the directory.
The IUCr will make all reasonable efforts to make its server
available on a 24-hour basis, excluding normal network administration and
system down time, but if access is suspended or interrupted, liability will
be limited to restoring access to the server as soon as practicable.
The IUCr reserves the right at any time to withdraw from the
directory any item or part of an item for which it no longer retains the
right to publish, or which it has reasonable grounds to believe infringes
copyright or is defamatory, obscene, unlawful or otherwise objectionable.
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