**Publisher:** EBSCOhost
**Subjects Covered:** Engineering, applied sciences, industrial design, computing, manufacturing, and environmental systems.

Overview

Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate (ASTSU) is a comprehensive EBSCO database supporting research in applied sciences, technology, and engineering. It offers full‑text access to scholarly journals, trade publications, and conference papers across all major branches of engineering. The database bridges academic and professional content, providing both theoretical and hands‑on perspectives suited to a STEM‑focused institution like South Dakota Mines.

Scope and Content

• Coverage Areas: Engineering, materials science, environmental systems, computing, construction, and applied physics.
• Content Types: Peer‑reviewed journals, trade magazines, and conference papers.
• Key Publishers: IEEE, Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, and Taylor & Francis.
• Coverage Dates: 1913–present, depending on journal.
• Full‑text Access: Over 1,400 journals with indexing for more than 3,000 publications.
• Update Frequency: Daily updates ensure current research availability.
• Languages: Primarily English with select international sources.

Strengths

• Broad full‑text coverage of applied and interdisciplinary engineering fields.
• Ideal for both academic and professional audiences.
• Includes practical publications useful for capstone and design projects.
• Integrates technical and business aspects of innovation and applied research.
• High‑quality indexing and search filters via EBSCOhost platform.
• Supports citation export, alerts, and cross‑searching with other EBSCO databases.

Limitations

• General coverage; does not include all high‑impact engineering titles.
• Some overlap with other EBSCO and ProQuest STEM databases.
• Full‑text access requires institutional subscription.
• Limited open access content for off‑campus users without proxy.
• Focuses more on applied and professional literature than theoretical research.

Best For

• Engineering students conducting applied or design research projects.
• Faculty developing multidisciplinary coursework or labs.
• Capstone teams seeking practical research and trade insights.
• Graduate researchers integrating engineering, technology, and business innovation.
• Environmental and materials engineers needing access to current applied literature.

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Overall Evaluation

Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate is a core EBSCO STEM database that offers multidisciplinary coverage of applied and professional research. It combines academic rigor with real‑world engineering content, supporting both classroom learning and technical innovation. For South Dakota Mines, this resource strengthens research and instruction in engineering, manufacturing, and technology management programs. It should appear on the A‑to‑Z Databases list and in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, and Environmental Engineering LibGuides as an EBSCOhost resource for applied and professional STEM research.

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