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How can one keep track of all the scientific literature that is being published? The volume of research output has exploded, so a researcher may find it difficult to remain updated and ensure that his\/her research does not turn out to be a duplication of someone\u2019s previous work. To keep abreast of new publications and search for previous publications, you should have a good search strategy. 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