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Go to EBSCO's Applied Science & Technology Abstracts database 1983+.
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Trade Publications: Color photos, glossy or matte paper. Advertisements - pertaining to the journal's targeted industry. Purpose - to inform or educate professionals in the industry covered by the journal. May be monthly or quarterly. Professional style writing. Authors are industry professionals. Articles to benefit professionals in the targeted industry (engineers etc.). Content reviewed by an industry editor.
ProQuest - definition of trade journal. "A periodic publication dedicated to distributing news and information of interest to a specific target industry or business. Trade journals are often published by a trade association."
Trade journals - good way for professionals to obtain current/relevant news in their industry