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Abstracting & Indexing

We provide support for establishing a "practical" literature database.

We prepare summaries and abstracts for entry into databases and assign keywords.
We also propose the optimal data specifications for each client, taking into account the purpose and intended use of the database.

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Overview of Abstracting & Indexing

High-Quality Data

In addition to our specialized knowledge in medical and pharmaceutical fields, we leverage our rich, experience-based know-how to create meticulous, high-quality data.

Flexible to meet your needs.

We can accommodate a variety of requests, including database design policies and data specifications.

  • We offer support not only during database construction but also for one-time requests.
  • We have experience not only with pharmaceuticals but also with medical devices. (Also available: indexing only or abstracting only)

Reliable for First-Time Use.

If you're planning to implement a literature database, we can handle everything for you—from setting up the database and selecting data specifications to managing various operations and maintenance.

IMIC Document Information System (I-dis)

Creation of Summary (Abstracting)

  • We prepare Japanese summaries (third-party abstracts) focused on your specified products or topics, covering Japanese and English literature.

● What is a summary?

A summary, also known as an abstract, is a brief text that summarizes the content of an article or paper, allowing readers to quickly grasp the key points. It must describe the content accurately and concisely, without including subjective interpretations or evaluations.
The summaries provided by IMIC are third-party abstracts.

  • Author abstract: A summary created by the authors.
  • Third-party abstract: A summary created by someone other than the authors.

Furthermore, there are two types of abstract formats:

  • Structured abstract: A format organized into sections such as Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
  • Unstructured abstract: A format summarized as a continuous paragraph without specific sectional divisions.

IMIC’s summary preparation services offer flexible solutions tailored to your specific objectives and requirements. We can accommodate choices between structured and unstructured styles, focus summaries on particular drugs or diseases, and ensure strict compliance with character counts and specific data-entry rules.

Indexing

  • We assign the specified keywords to literature data to facilitate literature searches.
    Examples: Diseases, drug names, dosage and administration
  • We support both Japanese and English literature, and all indexing is performed in Japanese.

● What is indexing?

Indexing is the process of organizing literature content to make it easily searchable.
Our specialized staff carefully reads each piece of literature, extracts core themes and key terms, and tags them in accordance with predetermined rules. This enables database users to smoothly find and retrieve the exact information they need.
For instance, the ability to search a database using specific criteria such as "diabetes," "adverse effects," or "clinical trials" is made possible because accurate keywords have been assigned to the literature through proper indexing.
In this way, indexing serves as a vital mechanism that supports immediate access to critical information.

Database Content Creation Services with Expertise and Flexibility

Creating pharmaceutical and medical database content requires a broad spectrum of skill sets backed by diverse knowledge. This includes accurately analyzing literature based on medical and pharmaceutical expertise, properly interpreting English publications, expressing highly specialized content in an easy-to-understand manner, and thoroughly understanding database structures. Leveraging our long-standing experience and know-how, IMIC delivers high-quality data that perfectly matches your specific needs.
Furthermore, we consult on your database's target users and specific applications to propose the optimal summary and indexing specifications tailored to your company. Even if you are just beginning to consider building a database, please feel free to reach out to us.
For clients who already have established specifications, rest assured that we will fully grasp the philosophy behind your database and compile data in strict accordance with your unique policies and guidelines.

FAQ

FAQ for Abstracting & Indexing

Q1
What types of literature do you support?
A1
In addition to literature information retrieved from commercial databases and collected from academic journals and conference proceedings, we also accept requests to create documents based on materials provided by the clients.
We also support a variety of formats, including summaries based on author abstracts or full-text documents.
Q2
How can we specify the indexing items?
A2
You can specify your preferred keywords.
Examples: clinical / non-clinical, disease, drug name, dosage and administration, dosage form, frequency of administration, study design, subject age, study content, etc.
Q3
Do you support basic research literature such as animal experiments and cell studies?
A3
We can accommodate those requests as well.
Q4
How long does it take from request to delivery? Can we get a quote?
A4

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Q5
What delivery formats are available?
A5
We can deliver in your preferred format, such as Word, Excel, or text files.
Q6
Can you provide data that conforms to existing internal formats, such as our company's terminology glossary and formatting guidelines?
A6
Yes. We will follow the specifications you provide.
Q7
What fields do you cover?
A7

We have extensive experience in medical and pharmaceutical fields, as well as the medical device field. We are also open to discussing other fields, so please feel free to contact us.

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Q8
Can we request a literature search?
A8
You can outsource your entire literature research workflow to us as a complete package—from gathering information using commercial literature databases to organizing data and compiling comprehensive lists.
Q9
Do you accept periodic requests or one-time requests?
A9
We handle both periodic and one-time requests. For periodic requests, if your company makes any changes to its internal glossary or style guide, introduces new formats, or adds new products, we will update the data accordingly each time.