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e-Bulletin (Dec 2025, Issue 200)

Featured Resources for School of Hotel and Tourism Management

Skift is a premier resource for news and research in the travel industry, covering sectors such as airlines, hotels, tourism, start-ups, and business travel. It empowers leaders to gain a deeper understanding of market dynamics and external influences.

The Library has subscribed to Skift Pro for daily news updates and Skift Research for proprietary analysis and data. If you need additional information or data, you can request it directly on the report pages using the “Ask an Analyst” form.

Additionally, the generative AI tool “Ask Skift” is available for quick summaries and in-depth insights through natural language queries.

Media Resources

Customer service: What Disney taught me about how to deliver "wow" customer experiences

The case study was presented by Dr Robert Ford from the University of Central Florida. He introduced the principles of “Guestology” and explained how it forms the foundation of Disney’s renowned customer service . He discussed the importance of creating memorable experiences for customers illustrating his points with engaging examples.

熊貓家族; 海洋公園營運

"一對大熊貓龍鳳胎終於和市民見面, 大批粉絲已經急不及待想先睹為快, 海洋公園有甚麼新安排? 六隻大熊貓分別居於兩個展館, 隨著大熊貓姐弟成長, 兩年後將不敷應用, 海洋公園有何擴建大計? 這股熱潮又如何延續下去?" -- now 新聞website.

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Web of Science Research Assistant (AI Tool)
[Expiry: 31 Dec 2025]

The Web of Science Research Assistant is a tool powered by generative AI that helps users find relevant content and easily navigate complex research tasks. The key features include:

Accelerating your understanding of core concepts with concise overviews and commentaries.
Providing detailed views of referenced documents and offering AI-generated responses to help determine your next research steps.
Allowing exploration of dynamic visualisations and performing light analytics, such as co-citation networks, topic maps, and trend graphs.

CAS BioFinder
[Expiry: 31 Dec 2025]

CAS BioFinder is engineered to accelerate research and development in drug discovery by integrating diverse data types and analytical tools. Its functionality is built upon three core pillars:

Integrated data platform
This platform offers comprehensive coverage, seamlessly unifying chemical, biological, and translational data with complete experimental results. Enriched with detailed scientific metadata for deeper context, it ensures data integrity through rigorous normalisation and harmonisation.
Innovation engine
This component features advanced analytics to identify critical patterns and trends. It employs predictive modelling, trained on the entire corpus of integrated data, to generate accurate forecasts. Users can then explore these insights through intuitive visualizations and dynamic clustering methods.
Customizable experiences
The platform can be tailored to specific research objectives. It supports bespoke workflows and machine learning training via robust APIs, enables the secure integration of proprietary client data, and allows for the customization of predictive models and user flows.

Remark: Please log into CAS SciFinder and use the three-dot menu on the top left to navigate to CAS BioFinder.

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e-Bulletin (Nov 2025, Issue 199)

Featured Resources for School of Fashion and Textiles

Berg Fashion Library

The Berg Fashion Library is a comprehensive online resource for studying dress, fashion, and textiles across different cultures and time periods. It combines authoritative encyclopaedias, e-books, museum object images, and reference works, making it a vital resource for research, teaching, and creative projects. Whether you’re examining fashion theory, material culture, design history, or trends, Berg Fashion Library provides curated, scholarly content to support coursework and independent research.

ASTM Compass

ASTM Compass is the go-to platform for textiles-related standards, specifications, and technical guidance, which is published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). It offers full-text access to current and past ASTM standards, manuals, and journals relevant to fibres, yarns, fabrics, testing methods, and performance requirements. Perfect for coursework, lab work, and product development, ASTM Compass helps students and researchers ensure compliance, compare methods, and implement industry-approved practices in the textile field. For more information on locating standards, please refer to our library guide on Find Standards.

* To access the full-text of standards, it is recommended to refine the search results to “My Subscription”.

Explore other databases for Fashion and Textiles HERE.

Media Resources

Discount Workers : A Fight For Justice In Global Supply Chains

[DS392.2.K3 D57 2024 DVD]

“A Karachi garment factory fire kills 260 workers, amongst them Saeeda’s only son. Her transformation from domestic mother to labour rights activist brings her to the centre of a re-emerging Pakistani labour movement and a chance for systemic change.” – from the DVD cover

Happy Clothes : A Film About Patricia Field

[TT505.F54 H36 2024 DVD]

“Enter the colorful world of Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Patricia Field, savvy retailer and costume designer behind Sex and the City, Emily in Paris, Ugly Betty, and The Devil Wears Prada. A queer, first-generation Greek-American, this fiery redhead defied the odds to become a fashion icon.” – from the DVD cover

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APA Academic Writer
[Expiry: 11 Nov 2025]

APA Academic Writer is a comprehensive platform for learning and applying APA Style. It features three integrated elements to support the writing process:

Learning Centre: Access scholarly research and writing modules, sample papers, and guides. Perfect for quick reference and self-paced learning.
Reference Centre: Create citations and references instantly using expertly designed, up-to-date APA Style templates
Writing Centre: A structured, collaborative space for drafting papers. It provides step-by-step guidance and preformatted templates for all types of scholarly writing across numerous disciplines.

APA Style Manual
[Expiry: 11 Nov 2025]

It offers researchers full, unlimited digital access to the leading online APA Style resource.

Key features include:

Cover-to-cover access to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition.
Reinforce concepts with instructional lessons that present manual content in an engaging, alternative format.
An intuitive platform that allows users to easily search, highlight, and annotate content.
A mobile-responsive platform optimised for accessibility and use on any device.

Bookboon
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

Bookboon is a digital resource specialising in professional development and academic study. Its core collection focuses on practical disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Economics, and Information Technology, offering a wealth of resources for students.

CNKI AI
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

CNKI AI is an AI-based academic research tool built upon the "Huazhi Large Model" and the extensive literature from CNKI. The key features of CNKI AI include Ask a Question, Article Research, Collection Research, Intelligent Writing, and Originality Detection. These features encompass the entire research journey, from discovering literature and conducting thorough readings to organising knowledge and generating results, significantly enhancing research efficiency and quality.

Please access the trial within campus IPs, and log in with your personal account or register one before use.

CNKI AI Data (AI知數)
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

CNKI AI Data (AI知數) is a specialised data service platform developed by CNKI that focuses on artificial intelligence. Its primary aim is to provide researchers with quality and structured AI data resources, including large volumes of data to support academic development. The key features of CNKI AI Data include intelligent question and answer (Q&A) support, intelligent data analysis, intelligent interpretation, and the generation of data analysis reports. This platform offers users valuable data support and insightful analysis.

CNKI AI Pat+ 專利檢索分析系統
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

"AI Pat+" is an advanced domestic patent application system developed by CNKI. It leverages big data, artificial intelligence, and information security technologies to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and security of patent-related workflows. The system integrates millions of scientific documents and patent records, utilising the "Huazhi Large Model" for deep semantic understanding, intelligent analysis, and efficient retrieval. The key features include pre-application evaluation, assistance with technology disclosure, and patent intelligence analysis, all of which enable the optimisation of patent strategy and layout.

ScienceDirect AI
[Expiry: 05 Nov 2025]

ScienceDirect AI is an integrated workflow companion that provides researchers with immediate access to authoritative evidence from peer-reviewed publications. It is designed to address common research challenges, including:

Accessing answers from a vast collection of full-text articles, book chapters from ScienceDirect, and open-access content. Researchers can gain deeper insights through AI-driven recommendations tailored to their specific inquiries.
Easily comparing experiments and synthesising literature.
Consulting a Reading Assistant directly when opening any article or book chapter.

Web of Science Research Assistant (AI Tool)
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

The Web of Science Research Assistant is a tool powered by generative AI that helps users find relevant content and easily navigate complex research tasks. The key features include:

Accelerating your understanding of core concepts with concise overviews and commentaries.
Providing detailed views of referenced documents and offering AI-generated responses to help determine your next research steps.
Allowing exploration of dynamic visualisations and performing light analytics, such as co-citation networks, topic maps, and trend graphs.

中國近代圖書全文數據庫 (1840-1949)
[Expiry: 10 Nov 2025]

專注收錄從清末至民國時期（約1840年－1949年）在中國出版的各類圖書文獻，涵蓋13個學科大類，分別有社會科學、經濟、政治、哲學、宗教、歷史、地理、語言、文學、藝術、教育、農業、工業、自然、科學、體育等領域。

No. of concurrent users : 10 (shared for all resources on the same platform 全國報刊索引)

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e-Bulletin (Oct 2025, Issue 198)

Dissertations and Theses Around the World

Are you starting a thesis or research project? Take advantage of our extensive collection of dissertations and theses from PolyU and leading institutions worldwide. These resources can help you explore current research landscape, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, and learn about various research methodologies. You will gain insights that can elevate your research to the next level.

Key Dissertation Databases:

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global:
The Humanities and Social Sciences Collection & The Sciences and Engineering Collection
As one of the most extensive collections of dissertations and theses worldwide, these two databases offer searchable abstracts and indexes, with millions of full-text dissertations from 1861 to the present.
PolyU Electronic Theses (Master and PhD)
The database provides access to the full-text images of the doctoral dissertations and master's theses written by PolyU postgraduate students. This collection includes works in both English and Chinese.
OpenDissertations
Managed by EBSCO, the database makes electronic theses and dissertations more accessible to researchers by providing access links from institutional repositories. The portal leads you to over 1.5 million theses from 320 universities worldwide.
Digital Dissertation Consortium
Hosted by Academia Sinica in Taiwan, the platform offers you access to over 50,000 full-text dissertations and theses from ProQuest, primarily from North American universities.
學位論文庫
國內最全面的博士及碩士學位論文全文數據庫，目前收錄文獻數量多達七百多萬篇。重點收錄全國著名大學、中國科學院、社會科學院等優秀的博士及碩士論文，覆蓋基礎科學、工程技術、醫學、哲學、人文、社會科學、中醫藥等多個領域。

Need Help?
Explore our LibGuide for tips on locating dissertations!

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Web of Science Research Assistant (AI Tool)
[Expiry: 31 Oct 2025]

The Web of Science Research Assistant is a tool powered by generative AI that helps users find relevant content and easily navigate complex research tasks. The key features include:

Accelerating your understanding of core concepts with concise overviews and commentaries.
Providing detailed views of referenced documents and offering AI-generated responses to help determine your next research steps.
Allowing exploration of dynamic visualizations and performing light analytics, such as co-citation networks, topic maps, and trend graphs.

中國近代圖書全文數據庫 (1840-1949)
[Expiry: 10 Nov 2025]

APA Academic Writer
[Expiry: 11 Nov 2025]

APA Academic Writer is a comprehensive platform for learning and applying APA Style. It features three integrated elements to support the writing process:

Learning Centre: Access scholarly research and writing modules, sample papers, and guides. Perfect for quick reference and self-paced learning.
Reference Centre: Create citations and references instantly using expertly designed, up-to-date APA Style templates
Writing Centre: A structured, collaborative space for drafting papers. It provides step-by-step guidance and preformatted templates for all types of scholarly writing across numerous disciplines.

APA Style Manual
[Expiry: 11 Nov 2025]

It offers researchers full, unlimited digital access to the leading online APA Style resource.

Key features include:

Cover-to-cover access to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition.
Reinforce concepts with instructional lessons that present manual content in an engaging, alternative format.
An intuitive platform that allows users to easily search, highlight, and annotate content.
A mobile-responsive platform optimised for accessibility and use on any device.

Bookboon
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

CNKI AI
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

CNKI AI is an AI-based academic research tool built upon the "Huazhi Large Model" and the extensive literature from CNKI. The key features of CNKI AI include Ask a Question, Article Research, Collection Research, Intelligent Writing, and Originality Detection. These features encompass the entire research journey, from discovering literature and conducting thorough readings to organizing knowledge and generating results, significantly enhancing research efficiency and quality.

Please access the trial within campus IPs, and log in with your personal account or register one before use.

CNKI AI Data (AI知數)
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

CNKI AI Data (AI知數) is a specialized data service platform developed by CNKI that focuses on artificial intelligence. Its primary aim is to provide researchers with quality and structured AI data resources, including large volumes of data to support academic development. The key features of CNKI AI Data include intelligent question and answer (Q&A) support, intelligent data analysis, intelligent interpretation, and the generation of data analysis reports. This platform offers users valuable data support and insightful analysis.

CNKI AI Pat+ 專利檢索分析系統
[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]

"AI Pat+" is an advanced domestic patent application system developed by CNKI. It leverages big data, artificial intelligence, and information security technologies to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and security of patent-related workflows. The system integrates millions of scientific documents and patent records, utilizing the "Huazhi Large Model" for deep semantic understanding, intelligent analysis, and efficient retrieval. The key features include pre-application evaluation, assistance with technology disclosure, and patent intelligence analysis, all of which enable the optimization of patent strategy and layout.

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e-Bulletin (Sep 2025, Issue 197)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Science

JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)

JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) provides a rich collection of animated videos to improve scientific research and education. Bridging between the traditional scientific literature and practical application, this video journal covers topics on biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. It features step-by-step demonstrations of experimental protocols conducted by experts in the field and has two broad collections: Education Collection and Research Collection.

The Education Collection includes:

JoVE Core: Video lessons with explanations to key concepts in science and scientist-in-action demonstration of research experiments conducted in laboratories nowadays. Subjects covered include biology, chemistry, physics, and their subfields.
JoVE Science Education: Video libraries demonstrating practice and theory of scientific experiments. Besides the basic science subjects, its topics range from System: fundamental laboratory techniques to advanced topics, like neuroscience, genetics, immunology, earth science, and environmental science.
JoVE Lab Manual: Integrated videos providing comprehensive and curriculum-focused resources for both instructors and students in introductory biology and chemistry lab courses. Each video contains three parts: Concept Video, Instructor Prep Video with learning objectives, and Student Protocol Video with procedure.

The Research Collection includes:

JoVE Journal: Videos on research methods and experimental techniques for research articles. Other than the broader and advanced science subjects, sub-fields including cancer research, biochemistry, bioengineering, and environment are also covered. The video articles are indexed in PubMed and Web of Science.
JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments: A video encyclopedia of advanced research experiments for scientists in academia and biotech. Its topics vary from biological techniques to cancer research, neuroscience, and immunology.

PolyU members can access the subscribed version of JoVE through this link.

Nature Portfolio Journal Series

The Nature Portfolio journal series is significant in publishing groundbreaking research, cutting-edge studies, and emerging trends across various fields in science, including biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Here is an introduction to a selection of high-impact journals in which our PolyU members frequently publish. You can also browse the list of Nature Portfolio journals available at the PolyU Library to explore the forefront scientific discussions.

Title	Description
Nature	A weekly journal for a timely publication of significant advances in any branch of science.
Nature Catalysis	A monthly journal publishing research on catalysis with works by scientists, engineers, and researchers in industry and academia.
Nature Communications	A journal updated almost daily with research on all areas of the natural sciences.
Nature Energy	A monthly journal on energy, from its generation and distribution to the impacts energy technologies and policies have on societies.
Nature Food*	A monthly journal emphasising the theme of food, with research in natural, applied, and social sciences.
Nature Genetics	A monthly journal covering a broad scope of research from across genetics.
Nature Methods*	A monthly journal revealing novel methods and improvements on research techniques.
Nature Nanotechnology	A monthly journal divulging research on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Nature Photonics	A monthly journal offering Filho of studies on light generation, manipulation, and detection.
Nature Protocols*	A journal updated frequently with focus predominantly on protocols and techniques.

* New subscription

Media Resources

Redefining Reality

"No subject is bigger than reality itself, and nothing is more challenging to understand, since what counts as reality is undergoing continual revision and has been for centuries. For example, the matter that comprises all stars, planets, and living things turns out to be just a fraction of what actually exists. Moreover, we think that we control our actions, but data gathering systems can predict, with astonishing accuracy, when we will get up in the morning, what items we will buy, and even whom we will marry. " – From Kanopy

Produced by The Great Courses, with 36 episodes including:

Food for Change

"Our plate is our most powerful weapon in fighting global warming and in protecting our planet. Today, our diets play a major role in the threats weighing on our planet. But, there is hope. Investigative journalist Benoît Bringer sets off on a global search for women and men who are inventing a new dietary model — one which respects both humankind and nature.

This documentary gives us hope, showing us how we can each be a force for change and develop recipes for an economically viable dietary transition." – From Kanopy

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Web of Science Research Assistant (AI Tool)

[Expiry: 30 Sep 2025]
The Web of Science Research Assistant is a tool powered by generative AI that helps users find relevant content and easily navigate complex research tasks. The key features include:

Accelerating your understanding of core concepts with concise overviews and commentaries.
Providing detailed views of referenced documents and offering AI-generated responses to help determine your next research steps.
Allowing exploration of dynamic visualizations and performing light analytics, such as co-citation networks, topic maps, and trend graphs.

CNKI AI

[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]
CNKI AI is an AI-based academic research tool built upon the "Huazhi Large Model" and the extensive literature from CNKI. The key features of CNKI AI include Ask a Question, Article Research, Collection Research, Intelligent Writing, and Originality Detection. These features encompass the entire research journey, from discovering literature and conducting thorough readings to organizing knowledge and generating results, significantly enhancing research efficiency and quality.

Please access the trial within campus IPs, and log in with your personal account or register one before use.

CNKI AI Data (AI知數)

[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]
CNKI AI Data (AI知數) is a specialized data service platform developed by CNKI that focuses on artificial intelligence. Its primary aim is to provide researchers with quality and structured AI data resources, including large volumes of data to support academic development. The key features of CNKI AI Data include intelligent question and answer (Q&A) support, intelligent data analysis, intelligent interpretation, and the generation of data analysis reports. This platform offers users valuable data support and insightful analysis.

CNKI AI Pat+ 專利檢索分析系統

[Expiry: 30 Nov 2025]
"AI Pat+" is an advanced domestic patent application system developed by CNKI. It leverages big data, artificial intelligence, and information security technologies to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and security of patent-related workflows. The system integrates millions of scientific documents and patent records, utilizing the "Huazhi Large Model" for deep semantic understanding, intelligent analysis, and efficient retrieval. The key features include pre-application evaluation, assistance with technology disclosure, and patent intelligence analysis, all of which enable the optimization of patent strategy and layout.

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e-Bulletin (Aug 2025, Issue 196)

Exploring Hong Kong's Historical Archives

Hong Kong's transformation from a 19th-century fishing village to an international metropolis is a remarkable journey marked by colonial governance and the handover of sovereignty to China. Historical archives are crucial in understanding this complex, resilient, and innovative evolution. Explore the featured library resources below to enhance your research on Hong Kong's historical trajectory.

1. China and the Modern World: Hong Kong, Britain and China, Part I, 1841-1951

This primary source archive presents a collection of British Colonial Office records on colonial Hong Kong, with despatches and correspondence between the governors of Hong Kong and the Colonial Office, as well as letters and telegrams of other government departments.

2. China and the Modern World: Hong Kong, Britain and China, Part II, 1965–1993

This digital archive, sourced from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, provides essential materials for scholars researching Hong Kong's interactions with mainland China, the UK, the US, Taiwan, and Asia. Key topics include the 1966-1967 labor disturbances and riots, 1970s social reforms, Vietnamese refugee influx and negotiations leading to the handover to China.

3. Cambridge Archive Editions Online: East & Southeast Asia Collection: Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941

This collection of administrative reports covers the first century of British rule in Hong Kong, featuring the annual Blue Book that compiled statistics on the colony's income and expenditure, as well as Governor’s report summarising the events of the year.

4. Digital Collections Portal: Hong Kong Photography

The PolyU Library Digital Collections portal offers a rich collection of historical photographs that capture the essence of Hong Kong's past. From urban landscapes to cultural events, these images provide a visual narrative that complements written historical sources, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and history enthusiasts alike.

5. 港澳中文期刊論文索引 Hong Kong and Macau Index to Chinese Periodicals

此索引主要收錄在香港及澳門出版的中文期刊，內容以人文科學及社會科學為主，涵蓋超過三百種期刊。大部份索引資料從1980年開始，其中收錄最早之期刊為香港第一本中文刊物《遐邇貫珍》（1853年8月1日出版）。

亦提供部分期刊的電子全文圖像，如《大學生活》、《歷史與文化》、《中文學刊》、《當代月刊》、《七十年代》及《九十年代月刊》等，方便讀者進行教學及學術研究，無礙地域限制。

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e-Bulletin (Jul 2025, Issue 195)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

SPIE Digital Library

The SPIE Digital Library is the most extensive resource available on optics and photonics, providing unprecedented access to technical publications from SPIE Journals, Conference Proceedings and Presentations, and eBooks from SPIE Press from 1962 to the present.

Leading Journals from SPIE Digital Library in our subscription:

Advanced Photonics (2019 - current): a highly selective, Gold Open Access, international journal publishing innovative research in all areas of optics and photonics, including fundamental and applied research.
Journal of Biomedical Optics (1996 - current): a Gold Open Access journal that publishes peer-reviewed papers on the use of novel optical systems and techniques for improved health care and biomedical research.
Journal of Electronic Imaging (1992 - current): publishes papers in all technology areas that make up the field of electronic imaging and are normally considered in the design, engineering, and applications of electronic imaging systems.
Journal of Medical Imaging (2014 - current): peer-reviewed communication and archiving of fundamental and translational research, as well as applications, focused on medical imaging.
Optical Engineering (1972 - current): publishes peer-reviewed articles reporting on research, development, and applications of optics and photonics.
Photonics Insights (2022 - current): a peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access, quarterly journal covering the traditional core subjects of the field, such as laser optics, quantum optics, nonlinear optics, optical communication and sensing, imaging, and nanophotonics.

SPIE Proceedings provides access to cutting-edge research through papers and presentation recordings in optics, photonics, and applied science, covering diverse fields like biomedicine, imaging, sensing, astronomy, and energy through global conference contributions.

Proceedings Series from SPIE Digital Library in our subscription:

Internurse

Internurse is a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed nursing journals essential for nurse education. The collection provides access to 17 titles that support the learning and professional development of students and practitioners working in healthcare settings all over the world, covering both primary and secondary care.

Leading Journals from Internurse in our subscription:

Click here for more databases in Medicine and Health Science.

Media Resources

Mental Health Assessment in Clinical Nursing Skills in Video

This instructional video highlights the critical role of mental health in nursing care, focusing on recognising and managing anxiety, anger, and depression in patients. It outlines therapeutic communication techniques, stages of anxiety, and appropriate interventions, including safety measures. Effective mental health assessment enhances patient outcomes and supports holistic patient-centred care

Robots and the Future of Work in Kanopy

This episode examines the future of the human workforce in the face of the robot revolution. While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation promise increased efficiency and new opportunities, they also raise concerns about job displacement. Experts highlight that future careers will rely on human traits such as creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability. To harness the benefits of AI and minimize its risks, society must proactively establish robust ethical guidelines and regulatory measures.

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e-Bulletin (Jun 2025, Issue 194)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Engineering

AIAA Aerospace Research Central Journals

AIAA’s journals are the major source for cutting-edge aerospace research, covering breakthroughs in aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion, energy, and more. With eight leading journals, AIAA delivers original, high-quality research—from foundational theories to the latest innovations.

Why Choose AIAA Journals?

Broad Coverage - Features original research papers on concepts, methods of analysis, technical knowledge, exploratory developments and new applications across all aerospace disciplines.
50+ Years of Archives – Access both historic and current research in one place.

Eight Leading Journals from AIAA in our subscription:

AIAA Journal (1963 - current): Covers pioneering theoretical and experimental aerospace research.
Journal of Aerospace Information Systems (2013 - current): Highlights new theoretical developments and innovations in aerospace computing, information, and communication systems.
Journal of Air Transportation (2016 - current): Focuses on advancements in air traffic management and aviation operations, including UAVs and space vehicles.
Journal of Aircraft (1964 - current): Examines advances in aircraft technology from general aviation to hypersonic aircraft.
Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics (1982 - current): Presents recent research guiding high-performance air and space vehicle development.
Journal of Propulsion and Power (1985 - current): Showcases air-breathing, electric, and advanced propulsion systems.
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (1964 - current): Features research on spacecraft, missile systems, and space sciences.
Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer (1987 - current): Explores properties and mechanisms involved in thermal energy transfer and storage in gases, liquids, and solids or combinations.

IEEE Courses – Take Your Skills to the Next Level

Level up your skills with IEEE Courses, offering high-quality, self-paced learning in AI, machine learning, robotics, cybersecurity, and more. Developed by industry leaders, these courses provide practical knowledge to boost your expertise.

Why Enrol in IEEE Courses?

Learn from global experts and top academics
Earn certificates
Stay competitive with skills in emerging technologies
Flexible, on-demand learning tailored for engineers and tech professionals

Featured Course Highlights

AI & Machine Learning Fundamentals
Python for Engineers and Scientists
Ethics in Technology & Engineering
Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems

Media Resources

Building Stuff

“Engineering is all around us, and we humans have been doing it forever. But how does it actually work? Find out by watching some of the most creative folks in the game build stuff that helps amplify our abilities and alter our environment for the better. Experience the ups and downs with engineers as they design, build and test their way through challenges, inspiring our inner “maker”.” – Kanopy

Great Heroes and Discoveries of Astronomy. Episode 22, The Heroic Hunt for Extrasolar Planets

“Astronomers today continue the search for exoplanets orbiting around other stars. In this episode, meet astronomers Alex Wolszczan and Dale Frail, who in the 1990s discovered not only the first extrasolar planets, but also the first multi-planet system and the first evidence of planets forming around pulsars.”- Kanopy

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萬方數據知識服務平台. 新方志

[Expiry: 16 Jun 2025]
萬方數據的新方志不同於以記錄地方歷史和歷史地理為主的傳統中國方志。新方志共收錄65376卷，內容涵蓋了綜合經濟、地方史、地理及歷史人物、文化教育、政治、軍事外交、醫藥衛生、科學技術等諸多領域。

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

e-Bulletin (May 2025, Issue 193)

Featured Resources on Global News

Factiva is a current international news database produced by Dow Jones. With access to thousands of sources from over 200 countries in 32 languages, it is your go-to platform for newspapers, newswires, industry publications, websites, company reports and more.

Extensive Collection: Access a wide range of global news sources and publications, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes and Newsweek.
Tailored Access: Utilise advanced search operators and indexing tools in the Search Builder to retrieve articles specific to business needs. Access industry or company snapshots via the Companies/Markets tab.

PressReader provides access to over 7,000 titles of the world’s best newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries in more than 60 languages. It features an attractive reading interface that is meant to be just like reading a print edition.

Wide Selection: Includes major newspapers like The Washington Post, The Guardian and The Globe and Mail, along with popular magazines such as Hong Kong Economic Journal, Vogue, Forbes and National Geographic.
Translation and Accessibility: Supports multiple languages and offers translation features, making it accessible to a global audience.
Offline Reading: Available for remote access, offline-reading and downloading complete copies anywhere through the PressReader webpage and app.

Additionally, the database is also accessible via the digital touch-screen newsstands located at the Current Awareness Centre on the Library Podium Floor.

WisersOne offers extensive access to newspapers, magazines, and journals from China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, as well as aggregated news and articles from various online media sources.

Users can explore content through two primary features: WiseObserver, which enables browsing of news articles, and WiseSearch, which allows for precise searches of specific news topics.

Search results are enhanced with visual representations, including word clouds and analytics, making it easy to understand complex data at a glance.

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SLACK Journals

[Expiry: 20 May 2025]
SLACK journals provide medical contents in areas such as Nursing, Ophthalmology, and General Medicine.

Bloomsbury Visual Arts

[Expiry: 24 May 2025]
The Bloomsbury Visual Arts digital hub offers visual inspiration and practical advice for idea generation, research, and portfolio development, catering to both studies and teaching. Researchers can explore interdisciplinary databases available on this platform.

The Bloomsbury Visual Arts digital hub includes the following resources :

Bloomsbury Art Markets
Bloomsbury Design Library
Bloomsbury Applied Visual Arts
Bloomsbury International Encyclopedia of Surrealism
Animation Practice
Design Studies
Applied Gaming
Ceramics
Photography
Printmaking
Architecture Design & Practice Online
Art Markets, Museums and Collecting Collection
Contemporary Art Collection
Packt Game Development and Animation Collection
Art, Race and Gender Collection

是科探索 (Ainosco Search)

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
是科探索 (Ainosco Search) 平台運用文字探勘及資訊解析技術，將不同書籍中的知識點整合起來，幫助用戶深入檢索相關知識、追溯內容背景，並精準引用相關書籍。平台優先收錄新近出版台港澳圖書、高被引以及學校典藏圖書，內容範圍涵蓋學術專著、科普讀物及多類調查報告等。使用者可以查詢關鍵字所在的書籍章節頁碼及使用影像試閱功能。

Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO)

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) 提供內文檢索功能、高被引文獻功能、關鍵字分析功能、大量書目批次匯出申請、AI智能分析助手以及 ACI (Academic Citation Index) 學術引用文獻資料庫使用權限。

Note: Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) is currently replacing Airiti Library (華藝線上圖書館) as a trial until 31 May 2025. Once the trial period ends, the platform will revert to Airiti Library, and features that are exclusive to Airiti Library Professional, such as search result analysis (結果分析), will no longer be available in Airiti Library.

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

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e-Bulletin (Apr 2025, Issue 192)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Humanities

Gale Digital Scholar Lab

Want to tell visual stories with your research data?

Gale Digital Scholar Lab offers a powerful platform for digital humanities research, providing six text analysis tools and several key advantages for telling compelling visual stories.

Key features:

Streamlined Research Process: Allow you to apply natural language processing to raw text data from Gale’s primary collections and upload your own plain text files. Currently, users are limited to 10,000 documents per content set.
Powerful Text Analysis Tools: Utilise features like sentiment analysis, topic modelling and named entity recognition to extract meaningful insights.
Accessibility: Engage with primary sources without the need for coding skills, making digital humanities accessible to everyone.

The platform simplifies complex searching, cleaning, analysis, and visualisation processes into three guided workflows: Build, Clean, and Analyse.

Explore Gale Digital Scholar Lab and transform your research now!

華藝電子書 iRead eBooks

You can access a rich collection of Chinese books with iRead eBooks. It is a platform designed for both academic and general readers, offering 80,000 e-books from nearly 3,000 publishers.

Why Choose i-Read eBooks?

Offering rich and diverse content in business and finance, leisure and travel, literature and novels, language learning, academic subjects, design and art, and more.
Enabling convenient online reading across your devices.

The easy-to-use interface and rich features make your reading experience more enjoyable. Click the link and start your reading journey today!

Language A to Z

“Language A to Z”, a 24-episode series led by Professor John McWhorter, explores the evolution and complexities of language.

Throughout the series, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the field and an introduction to the linguist's perspective on what people speak, how they speak, and why.

See how writing is just a copy of speech, and how language reveals hidden history. If you are curious about language, this series explains more. Watch it now!

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Hanzi : a documentary on Chinese typography

Did you know that the way we write and design our characters can shape who we are and how we see the world?

The documentary “HANZI”, awarded as Best Film at the Urban Nomad Film Festival, takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of modern Chinese typography. It explores how language and design influence our identity and culture, from the elegant strokes of traditional calligraphy to the innovative designs of today.

This film reveals the power of the written word. Watch now and be inspired by the artistry of Chinese typography.

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SLACK Journals

[Expiry: 20 May 2025]
SLACK journals provide medical contents in areas such as Nursing, Ophthalmology, and General Medicine.

Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO)

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) 提供內文檢索功能, 高被引文獻功能, 關鍵字分析功能, 大量書目批次匯出申請, AI智能分析助手,以及 ACI (Academic Citation Index) 學術引用文獻資料庫使用權限。

Note: Airiti Library Professional (華藝線上圖書館 AL PRO) is currently replacing Airiti Library (華藝線上圖書館) as a trial until 31 May 2025. Once the trial period ends, the platform will revert to Airiti Library, and features that are exclusive to Airiti Library Professional, such as search result analysis (結果分析), will no longer be available in Airiti Library.

是科探索

[Expiry: 31 May 2025]
是科探索 (Ainosco Search) 平台運用文字探勘及資訊解析技術，將不同書籍中的知識點整合起來，幫助用戶深入檢索相關知識、追溯內容背景，並精準引用相關書籍。平台優先收錄新近出版台港澳圖書, 高被引以及學校典藏圖書，內容範圍涵蓋學術專著、科普讀物及多類調查報告等。使用者可以查詢關鍵字所在的書籍章節與頁碼，及使用影像試閱功能。

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

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e-Bulletin (Mar 2025, Issue 191)

Featured Resources for Faculty of Construction and Environment

Taylor & Francis Online

In the field of Building and Environment, Taylor & Francis provides valuable insights for researchers, professionals, and students by covering topics such as energy, building design, planning and property, and urban development.

Highlighted collections related to Building and Environment include:

Taylor & Francis Online offers access to a comprehensive collection of journals, databases, and reference works published by Taylor & Francis, Routledge, Psychology Press, and Informa Healthcare.

Taylor & Francis eBooks

In addition, the Taylor & Francis eBooks collection offers users access to content at both the book and chapter levels across a wide range of academic disciplines. This extensive collection includes eBooks in building and construction, civil engineering, energy, the environmental science, and more, providing researchers and students with essential resources.

Check out the Engineering & Technology collection today!

ScienceDirect

Eager to explore top-tier research in Construction and Environment? ScienceDirect is your go-to resource, offering a rich collection of high-impact journals that are shaping the future of the field. These publications by Elsevier are packed with ground breaking insights, driving innovation and setting new standards for excellence.

Key Highlights:

Automation in Construction: Dive into the latest research on how technology is revolutionizing design, engineering, construction, and facility management.
Journal of Cleaner Production: Explore cutting-edge studies on sustainability, cleaner production methods, and eco-friendly practices.
Journal of Building Engineering: Get a comprehensive look at the built environment, from design to demolition, with a focus on the latest scientific and technological advancements.
Applied Energy: Discover innovative solutions for energy conversion, resource optimization, and sustainable systems that reduce environmental impact.
Cities: Stay informed on urban planning, policy development, and the creation of smarter, more sustainable cities.

By tapping into these leading journals, you’ll stay ahead of the curve, gaining access to the latest research that’s driving the industry forward.

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Human Footprint

"Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our impact. Because while we may tell ourselves what it means to be human, the clearest vision of who we are emerges from what we do. In that way, Human Footprint tackles the biggest story of all – the story of who we really are." – from Kanopy

Explore thousands of captivating videos from Kanopy database.

PAIR Seminar : Urban Environmental Systems Engineering for Sustainable Development : Digital Modelling and Intelligent Control

The seminar focused on urban environment engineering and its role in addressing complex urban challenges. It emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research that combines scientific and mathematical methods to understand human-ecological interactions. Various modelling techniques for urban pollution were discussed, including remote sensing, big data, and artificial intelligence, along with project examples demonstrating their application in monitoring, predicting, assessing, and regulating pollution. The conclusion highlighted those advancements in urban modelling and intelligent control are vital for sustainable urban development.

Uncover the incredible resources on construction and the environment in PolyU OER portal.

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文心閣古籍數據庫 - 四庫全書

[Expiry: 15 Mar 2025]
《四庫全書》是中國歷史上規模最大的一套叢書。清乾隆三十八年（1773年）開始編纂，歷時9年成書。整套書收錄了從先秦到清乾隆前期的眾多古籍，涵蓋了古代中國幾乎所有學術領域，以及收入和存目了西洋傳教士參與撰述的著作，包括從西洋傳入中國的數學、天文、儀器及機械等方面的著作。《四庫》即《四部》之意，即將所收書籍分為經、史、子、集四大部，於部下分類，類下再分子目。總計四庫全書共分為四部四十四類六十六子目，其分類情形大致如下：經部：易、書、詩、禮、春秋、孝經、五經、四書、樂、小學。史部：正史、編年、紀事本末、別史、雜史、詔令奏議、傳記、史鈔、載記、時令、地理、職官、政書、目錄、史評。子部：儒家、兵家、法家、農家、醫家、天文算法、術數、藝術、譜錄、雜家、類書、小說、釋家、道家。集部：楚辭、別集、總集、詩文評、詞曲。

鼎秀古籍全文檢索平臺

[Expiry: 15 Mar 2025]
《鼎秀古籍全文檢索平臺》是收藏全球各古籍文獻收藏單位和個人文獻收藏者的古籍文獻資源的大型古籍數據庫, 廣泛收錄中國大陸及港澳臺地區公共機構、私人藏家、研究機構及博物館所藏曆代古籍資源，特色古籍採錄海外所藏中國古籍，尤以日本、韓國數量最多。收錄從先秦至民國撰寫並經寫抄、刻印、排印、影印的歷朝歷代漢文古籍, 版本包含稿抄本、刻本、石印本、鉛印本、活字本等, 收錄古籍文獻共兩萬多種、四十萬卷。

MLA Handbook Plus

[Expiry: 18 Mar 2025]
The MLA Handbook Plus includes access to the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook, the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy, the MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature, and video courses that teach key principles of MLA style.

SLACK Journals

[Expiry: 20 May 2025]
SLACK journals provide medical contents in areas such as Nursing, Ophthalmology, and General Medicine.

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間，下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

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Dissertations and Theses Around the World

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JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)

Nature Portfolio Journal Series

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Exploring Hong Kong's Historical Archives

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Mental Health Assessment in Clinical Nursing Skills in Video

Robots and the Future of Work in Kanopy

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