Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature: scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings.
Over 19,000 national/international titles support research in the scientific, technical, medical, and social sciences fields, and the arts and humanities.
Scopus Provides extensive access to peer-reviewed research in the sciences, as well as the arts and humanities. Includes a citation tracker to find, check, & track citations; an affiliation identifier to match an organization with its research output, and a journal analyzer to provide insight into specific journal performance. Scopus Tutorial
When should I use Scopus?
- When you want search results that are interdisciplinary and include International literature, as detailed below
- To see results ranked by the number of times cited
- To look up an important paper and see the reference list as well as the forward cites for the paper
- To set citation alerts (find out who is citing your work)
Features:
- Citation Tracker: use to find, check, and track citations
- Affiliation Identifier: use to match an organization with its research output
- Journal Analyzer: use to provide insight into specific journal performance
