List of MeSH codes (V02)

List of MeSH codes (V02) refers to a comprehensive categorization within the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) system, which is a hierarchical vocabulary used for indexing, cataloging, and searching for biomedical and health-related information. MeSH codes facilitate the organization and retrieval of biomedical information across various platforms, including PubMed, by categorizing content based on subject matter. The V02 category specifically encompasses publications, one of the broad areas covered by MeSH.

Overview

MeSH codes are integral to the efficient and effective retrieval of scientific literature in the biomedical field. They are assigned to articles, books, and other resources within databases to describe the content's subject matter comprehensively. The V02 category, focusing on publications, includes a wide range of materials from traditional journals and books to more specific formats like bibliographies and catalogs.

List of MeSH Codes (V02)

The V02 category is divided into several subcategories, each representing different types of publications. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these subcategories, showcasing the diversity of materials classified under the V02 MeSH code.

V02.1 Academic Dissertations

• Academic works submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for academic degrees.

V02.2 Annotated Bibliographies

• Bibliographies that include brief descriptions or summaries of the listed works.

V02.3 Bibliographies as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of bibliographies as a subject in itself.

V02.4 Books

• Printed or written works consisting of pages bound together.

V02.5 Bookplates as Topic

• Studies or discussions about bookplates, which are labels affixed to books indicating ownership or origin.

V02.6 Catalogs as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about catalogs, which list items systematically with descriptive details.

V02.7 Catalogs, Commercial

• Catalogs produced by commercial entities to list products or services for sale.

V02.8 Catalogs, Drug

• Listings of drugs, typically including information such as names, uses, and manufacturers.

V02.9 Catalogs, Library

• Systematic listings of the holdings of a library.

V02.10 Collections

• Assemblages of items or works brought together based on common characteristics or themes.

V02.11 Congresses as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of congresses or formal meetings, especially within the scientific or professional community.

V02.12 Cookbooks as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about cookbooks, which are collections of recipes and cooking instructions.

V02.13 Directories as Topic

• Studies or discussions about directories, which list individuals or organizations systematically for reference.

V02.14 Dispensatories

• Books or references listing medicinal substances, their formulas, and instructions for making pharmaceutical preparations.

V02.15 Encyclopedias as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of encyclopedias, which are comprehensive reference works containing information on a wide range of subjects.

V02.16 Formularies as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about formularies, which are collections of formulas or prescriptions for the compounding of medicinal preparations.

V02.17 Government Publications

• Publications issued by or under the authority of a government body.

V02.18 Graphic Novels as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of graphic novels, which are narrative works presented in comic-strip format but published as books.

V02.19 Guidelines as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about guidelines, which are systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.

V02.20 Juvenile Literature as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of literature intended for children or young adults.

V02.21 Manuscripts as Topic

• Studies or discussions about manuscripts, which are documents written by hand or typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically printed or reproduced.

V02.22 Monographs as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of monographs, which are detailed written studies on a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.

V02.23 Newspapers as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about newspapers, which are publications issued at regular intervals containing news, features, and advertisements.

V02.24 Pamphlets as Topic

• Studies or discussions about pamphlets, which are unbound printed publications with fewer pages than a book.

V02.25 Patents as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of patents, which are governmental authorities or licenses conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

V02.26 Periodicals as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about periodicals, which are publications issued at regular intervals, such as journals or magazines.

V02.27 Pharmacopoeias as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of pharmacopoeias, which are books containing directions for the identification of compound medicines.

V02.28 Popular Works

• Works written in an accessible style for the general public, often summarizing or commenting on scientific or technical subjects.

V02.29 Posters as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about posters, which are large printed notices or advertisements.

V02.30 Reference Books, Medical

• Medical books intended to be consulted for information on specific matters rather than read continuously.

V02.31 Resource Guides as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of resource guides, which provide information on accessing or utilizing specific resources.

V02.32 Retracted Publications as Topic

• Analyses or discussions about publications that have been formally retracted from the scientific literature.

V02.33 Serial Publications

• Publications issued in parts, often at regular intervals and intended to be continued indefinitely.

V02.34 Speeches as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of speeches, which are formal addresses or discourses delivered to an audience.

V02.35 Technical Report

• Detailed documents reporting the results of research and development, often including technical findings, recommendations, and conclusions.

V02.36 Theses as Topic

• Discussions or analyses of theses, which are documents submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings.

See Also

• Medical Subject Headings
• PubMed
• Biomedical Information