KISR users are asked to enter their KISR domain credentials (his/her email username and passwords) in order to search.

Non-KISR users can only have access within the KISR premises.

The search mechanism of the portal is a one-point discovery search where a term of search is typed and searched through all NSTIC’s subscribed electronic resources, plus NSTIC’s Catalog at once and collectively. The results of the search are displayed and filters can be applied to refine search results.

For KISR users, if you require any information, assistance, or have a question, you can contact NSTIC outreach staff. From the NSTIC Portal main page, select “More”, from the dropdown menu select “NSTIC Outreach Staff”. There, you can find the Information Liaison assigned to your research center.

For non-KISR users, from the NSTIC Portal main page, select “More”, from the dropdown menu select “Contact Us”. There, you can fill up the form, and we will return shortly.

NSTIC catalog is free access to all. Users do not need to be registered.

The Science and Technology Publishing Program (STPP) at NSTIC supports KISR users in publishing scientific papers in scholarly journals. To do so, the STPP team uses various bibliometric tools to ensure the selection of high-impact journals with ranking quartiles. The service is available for both KISR and non-KISR users. To check the status of a journal, you can send an email to: [email protected] or you can submit a journal ranking request form by following these steps:

1. Go to the NSTIC Portal main page and click on “E-services”.

2. Go to Publishing Support and click on “Journal Ranking Request”.

3. Complete the request form with the necessary information.

4. Submit the request.

After submitting your request, you will receive an email with the journal’s status shortly.

Selecting the right journal is a key step in the publishing process. The STPP team can assist users in identifying appropriate journals based on the scope, title, and abstract of the research. The service is available for both KISR and non-KISR users.

To request a journal selection service:

1. Go to the NSTIC Portal main page and click on “E-services”.

2. Go to Publishing Support and click on “Journal Selection Request”.

3. Complete the request form with the necessary information.

4. Submit the request.

After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation and updates by email.

Yes. NSTIC supports both KISR and non-KISR users in searching and retrieving published studies on a specific topic. The search is conducted by using various databases available at NSTIC and delivering a curated list of sources with full citations and, when available, links or PDFs.

To request a literature search:

1. Go to the NSTIC Portal main page and click on “E-services”.

2. Go to Literature Search and click on “Literature Search Request”.

3. Complete the request form with your name, phone number, email address, your research question or subject, associated keywords, and years covered.

4. Submit the request.

You will consistently receive initial results within 3-4 working days.

Yes. NSTIC provides Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to help KISR users obtain printed or electronic copies of documents they need from local, regional, and international research institutions.

To request a document delivery:

1. Go to the NSTIC Portal main page and click on “E-services”.

2. Go to Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and click on “Document Delivery Request”.

3. Complete the request form with the necessary information and submit it.

After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation and updates by email.

NSTIC provides full circulation services to KISR users. To request or borrow a book, KISR users can visit NSTIC library in person to search the shelves and check out the available book collection, or they can submit a circulation request for the book they need by following these steps:

1. Go to the NSTIC Portal main page and click on “E-services”.

2. Go to Circulation and click on “Circulation Request”.

3. Complete the request form with the necessary information and submit it.

After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation and updates by email. Kindly note that the Reference Collection is for in-library use only and cannot be borrowed.

Yes. NSTIC provides training programs and orientations on its information resources and services to KISR users including literature search databases, journal ranking tools, and others at local and regional levels.

To request a certain training:

1. Go to the NSTIC Portal main page and click on “E-services”.

2. Go to Training and click on “Training Request”.

3. Complete the request form with the necessary information and the type of training you need.

4. Submit the request.

After submitting your request, a coordination email will be sent to you shortly.

NSTIC offers several key publications for its users, including Annotated Bibliography, Innovation Brief, and NSTIC Notice.

The Annotated Bibliography is one of NSTIC’s regular publications. It compiles a list of key relevant resources on a certain topic that a KISR user might require. Each issue is prepared by an Information Specialist and published on a monthly basis. It can be found through the NSTIC Portal under “New at NSTIC” or by clicking “More” then “Bibliographies & Source Guides”.

The Innovation Brief is a quarterly publication issued by NSTIC. It highlights the latest trends in innovations and emerging technologies. It can be found through the NSTIC Portal under “New at NSTIC” or by clicking “More” then “Innovation Briefs”.

At the social media level, NSTIC contributes by publishing monthly highlight stories on Instagram for KISR users featuring various scientific topics. These stories are also available through the NSTIC Portal under “New at NSTIC” section.