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Physics and Astronomy Classification Scheme

Tue, 2009-11-10 17:20 — Anonymous (not verified)
“Physics and Astronomy Classification Scheme® (PACS®) is an internationally adopted, hierarchical subject classification scheme, designed by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) to classify and categorize the literature of physics and astronomy.
General information
Vocabulary alternative name or acronym: 

PACS

Vocabulary type: 
clsssys
Current version/edition : 
2010 edition (Final version)
Update frequency: 
"PACS® 2010 will be the final version but will continue to be available for use through our [AIP's] website."
Was vocabulary created as a course project: 
0
Scope and Usage
Purpose: 
“PACS provides an essential tool for classification and efficient retrieval of literature in physics and astronomy; as such, PACS is used by AIP and other international publishers of journals in physics, astronomy, and related fields.”
Vocabulary characteristics
Relationship types: 
hier_bn
Provider
Vocabulary provider name: 
American Institute of Physics
Provider URL: 

http://www.aip.org/

Provider section comments: 

Both "PACS" and "Physics and Astronomy Classification Scheme" are registered trademarks owned by the American Institute of Physics. AIP requests that you acknowledge this trademark when referring to either one in any publication.

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