"The International Nuclear Information System (INIS) database covers all aspects of the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology such as nuclear reactors, reactor safety, nuclear fusion, applications of radiation and radioisotopes in medicine, agriculture, industry and pest control, as well as related fields of nuclear chemistry, nuclear physics and materials science. Special emphasis is placed on the environmental, economic and health effects of nuclear energy. Legal and social aspects associated with nuclear energy are also covered. Publication types include scientific and technical reports, conference proceedings, patents and theses." - INIS