Publication in scientometric databases is one of the key aspects that affect the professional development of scientists. Scopus is one of the most influential and reputable of them. Today, we will take a closer look at the benefits and features of this database, as well as explain what a researcher profile is.
What is Scopus?
Scopus is a large international database of peer-reviewed scientific literature that includes journals, books, and conference proceedings. It was founded by Elsevier back in 2004, and since then it has quickly gained popularity and recognition in the scientific community.
Scopus provides access to millions of publications in various disciplines, making it an important resource for researchers, academics, and students. Thanks to its advanced search and analysis features, users can find the information they need, track citations, and assess the impact of specific papers.
According to the statistics provided by the database, as of July 2024, it has:
- more than 2.4 billion cited references;
- more than 97.3 million records;
- more than 19 million author profiles;
- more than 94 thousand profiles of organisations;
- over 7 thousand publishers.
In addition, the database has launched Scopus AI, a new search tool based on generative artificial intelligence. It helps to optimise the search process and provides more accurate and relevant results, which greatly simplifies access to scientific information. If you would like to learn more about Scopus AI, please read our article on the topic.
Why do researchers need to publish in the Scopus scientometric database?
The presence of publications in Scopus-indexed journals is one of the key factors in a researcher's scientific career that determines their professional prospects.
First of all, it is a prerequisite for awarding academic degrees. The defence of dissertations for the degree of PhD or Doctor of Sciences involves the publication of research results in Scopus-indexed journals.
In addition, the availability of scientific papers in the scientometric database significantly expands the professional horizons of a researcher. Due to the significant audience coverage, research becomes accessible to the scientific community around the world. This not only increases the number of citations and improves the author's scientometric indicators, but also creates favourable conditions for:
- establishing international scientific contacts;
- receiving invitations to prestigious conferences;
- participation in grant competitions;
- involvement in international research projects.
Thus, publications in Scopus become a kind of ‘quality mark’ of a researcher's scientific work.
What are the benefits of Scopus?
There are a number of reasons why Scopus is considered one of the most authoritative and influential databases, namely:
- A thorough selection system. Indexing in the database is possible only after passing a comprehensive expert assessment. Only those publications that demonstrate the highest level of quality and fully meet the established Scopus criteria are included in the platform.
- Continuous monitoring. Scientific publications are periodically evaluated for compliance with standards. In case of violations, the journal loses its indexation in Scopus.
- Guaranteed quality of materials. The reliability and authenticity of the presented scientific publications is ensured by a thorough system of journal selection before inclusion in the database.
- Multidisciplinary coverage. The database contains publications from numerous scientific fields, providing researchers with access to up-to-date research in various fields of knowledge.
Everything you need to know about a researcher's profile in Scopus
A researcher's profile is a special entry in Scopus that records the achievements of a researcher. It contains the most important data about the author, including:
- the name of the researcher and his or her personal ID;
- place of work;
- number of publications;
- the period of the highest publication activity;
- field of research of the scientist;
- information about co-authors;
- number of citations;
- sources cited by the author;
- Hirsch index.
If a researcher already has a profile in Scopus, the system automatically adds new publications to it. It links the name of the researcher to all his or her indexed articles, forming a complete author profile in the database, which is updated as new research is published.
However, you should remember to periodically check your materials. Due to the presence of researchers with the same first and last names, there is a possibility that the system will mistakenly attribute authorship of other people's works to you. In this case, you should contact the Scopus support service.
There are a number of advantages for scientists who have a profile in Scopus, for example:
- The ability to track citations and h-index in real time, which allows to assess the impact of publications in the scientific community.
- Correct display of all the author's publications under one profile, which prevents the loss of scientific achievements due to different spellings of the surname.
- An opportunity to demonstrate your scientific achievements for grants, participation in international projects, and finding co-authors.
- Increasing the visibility of research in the international scientific space, which helps to establish new professional contacts.
Publication in Scopus opens up opportunities to increase the visibility of research papers, citations, and recognition of researchers in the international scientific community. However, it requires careful preparation and consideration of all the requirements and criteria by which the database evaluates scientific publications.
To facilitate this process and successfully publish an article in Scopus, contact “Scientific Publications”. We guarantee an individual approach and constant support at all stages of the process. Fill out the form below, and our manager will contact you within a working day.
