About Scopus Indexing

 

Scopus: The Leading Abstract and Citation Database

Introduction

Scopus is a multidisciplinary indexing, abstracting, and citation database owned by Elsevier. Launched in 2004, it provides a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed literature, facilitating research analysis, citation tracking, and academic discovery.

Key Features of Scopus

• Coverage: Spanning from 1823 to the present, Scopus includes over 21,500 active titles, with more than 4,200 fully open-access journals.
• Disciplines: Encompasses science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts & humanities.
• Publication Types: Includes peer-reviewed journals, trade publications, book series, conference papers, books, and articles-in-press.
• International Scope: Features contributions from over 5,000 publishers worldwide.
• Database Size: Contains more than 60 million records, including 1.4 billion citations and an expanding archive of scholarly content.

Scopus’ Scope and Data Coverage

Scopus indexes a vast array of scholarly material:

• Journals: Over 23,500 peer-reviewed journals.
• Conference Contributions: More than 9 million conference papers.
• Books & Book Series: 194,000+ books and 740 book series.
• Patents: A collection of 39 million patents.

These extensive resources make Scopus an essential tool for researchers, enabling access to an unparalleled breadth of academic and scientific knowledge.

Advanced Research Tools in Scopus

Scopus integrates powerful search functions, citation tracking, and analytics, allowing researchers and institutions to:

• Track Citations: Analyze h-index and other citation metrics.
• Access Full-Text Links: Directly link to institutional libraries.
• Manage Bibliographies: Utilize tools for automatic reference generation.
• Visualize Research Trends: Analyze global research output with smart visualization tools.

Scopus-Indexed Journals

Scopus provides indexing for journals across diverse disciplines, including:

• Mathematics
• Economics
• Engineering
• Medical Sciences
• Social Sciences

As the largest abstract and citation database, Scopus remains a crucial platform for academic and scientific research. It offers an extensive repository of peer-reviewed literature, ensuring that researchers, educators, and institutions have access to high-quality, credible sources to advance global knowledge.

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