LibGuides: Bibliometrics: Citation Analysis and Research Impact: Scopus & Research Evaluation

Welcome to Scopus

Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. Delivering a comprehensive overview of the world's research output in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities, Scopus features smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research.

CiteScore 2022 Metrics

The updated CiteScore 2022 metrics are now available on Scopus.

CiteScore metrics are calculated annually using the extensive Scopus dataset. Scopus offers these transparent and freely available metrics to support the research community, providing a more accurate and fair assessment of a journal's impact.

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Use CiteScore metrics to:

•	Find the best suited titles to submit your next paper
•	Create reading lists for serial titles most relevant to your discipline
•	Evaluate a journal’s reach, influence, and impact
•	Avoid predatory journals

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Tutorials and tools from Scopus

Scopus LibGuide: Metrics
Metrics are embedded throughout Scopus at the journal, article and author levels. All of these metrics are designed to help with the evaluation of authors, journals and articles. These metrics also provide enhanced views of research areas and help build valuable insights

There are many tutorials from the publisher.

Scopus training videos

Scopus compiled these seven short videos to help you brush up on Scopus’ research metrics, especially when it comes to evaluating articles and journals: