Key digital collections & databases added in 2025

UHasselt has transitioned from Sage Premier 2021 to the Sage Premier 2025 package, providing access to an expanded collection of over 1000 peer-reviewed journals (over 1 million articles).

The interdisciplinary coverage includes:

• Arts & Humanities
• Business & Management
• Cardiology & Cardiovascular Medicine
• Clinical Medicine
• Communication & Media Studies
• Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Economics & Development Studies
• Education
• Life & Biomedical Sciences
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Computing
• Neurology
• Nursing
• Orthopedics, Biomechanics & Sports Medicine
• Political Science & International Relations
• Research Methods & Evaluation
• Sociology

Key Updates in Sage Premier 2025

• Inclusion of emerging and interdisciplinary fields such as artificial intelligence, climate science, and digital humanities.
• 60+ titles from IOS Press.
• More Open Access: Improved accessibility to research for a global audience.
• Regional Diversity: Additional journals from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

View the title list for the 2025 Sage premier package.

Sage Premier 2025 will soon be available through the usual library channels. You can access the database directly via this link.

EBSCO SocIndex with Full Text is a comprehensive database for sociological research. The database provides full-text access to a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, books, and conference papers. Key topics include criminology, gender studies, social inequality, and political sociology.

In addition, SocIndex offers:

• An extensive thesaurus for focused and efficient searches;
• Advanced search options for specific research needs;
• Seamless integration with reference tools like EndNote;
• Regular updates with current scholarly publications.

SocIndex is accessible through the Discovery Service, the A-to-Z list of e-books and journals, and our e-resources list. You can access the database directly via this link.

SpringerProtocols is a database featuring detailed protocols for experimental research in biomedical and life sciences. The platform includes over 70,000 protocols, including those from the renowned Methods in Molecular Biology series. These protocols provide step-by-step descriptions of experiments, including required materials and equipment.

• Suitable for fields such as molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and pharmacy;
• Focused on improving reproducibility in experimental scientific research;
• User-friendly interface and powerful search capabilities.

In 2025, UHasselt provides access to all protocols; after 2025, access will be limited to volumes from 2015 through 2023.

SocIndex is accessible through the Discovery Service, the A-to-Z list of e-books and journals, and our e-resources list. You can access the database directly via this link.