1. D.H. Hall, The interface between geoscience and industry: a case study of the interaction between research and the discovery and mining of ores for nuclear fuels,Scientometrics, 11 (1987) 199–216.
2. D.H. Hall, Rate of growth of literature in geoscience from computerized databases,Scientometrics, 17 (1989) 15–38.
3. The printed publication has appeared as follows at various times during its lifetime: 1785–1928:—Geologic literature on North America. Geological Society of America; 1929–1970:—Bibliography of North American Geology. Geological Society of America; 1933–1968:—Bibliography and Index of Geology Exclusive of North America. Geological Society of America and American Geological Institute; 1969-Present:—Bibliography and Index of Geology. Geological Society of America and American Geological Institute.
4. Georef (Geological Reference File) comprises the contents of the publications listed in Note 3 as well as theBibliography and Index of Micropalaeontology (1972-present),Geophysical Abstracts (1966–71), andBibliography of Theses in Geology (1965–66). The types of literature contained in theGeoref database are: scientific articles in journals; government geological survey and research publications; and conference proceedings; monographs; theses; guidebooks; lexicons; maps; atlases; bibliographies; and annual reports.
5. See, The interface between geoscience and industry: a case study of the interaction between research and the discovery and mining of ores for nuclear fuels,Scientometrics, 11 (1987), pp. 203–204, 22D.A. Cranstone, R.T. Whillans, 1987. An analysis of uranium discovery in Canada, 1930–1983. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada. International Atomic Energy Agency Technical Committee Meeting on Uranium Resources and Geology of North America, Saskatoon, Sask. August 31–September 4, 1987. The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Uranium resources, production and demand, 1975 to present.