Scopus
Scopus is a citation index and abstracting service that indexes scholarly literature from a wide variety of sources, including peer-reviewed journals, books, conference proceedings, and datasets. It is owned and operated by Elsevier.
Scopus can be used to:
Find research papers: Scopus can be used to find research papers on a variety of topics.
Read abstracts: Scopus can be used to read abstracts of research papers, without having to access the full text.
Find full-text articles: Scopus can be used to find full-text articles, if they are available online.
Track citations: Scopus can be used to track citations of research papers, to see who has cited them and how often.
Create bibliographies: Scopus can be used to create bibliographies of research papers, for use in research papers or presentations.
Analyze research trends: Scopus can be used to analyze research trends, by looking at the number of papers that have been published on a particular topic in recent years.
Identify key players: Scopus can be used to identify key players in a research field, by looking at the number of papers they have published, the number of citations they have received, and the number of collaborations they have formed.
Scopus is a powerful tool for anyone who needs to find or access scholarly literature. It is a paid service, but it offers a variety of features that are not available on free academic search engines, such as Google Scholar.
Here are some of the advantages of using Scopus:
Accurate: Scopus indexes a large number of scholarly sources, so it is a reliable source of information.
Up-to-date: Scopus is updated daily with new citations.
Widely used: Scopus is widely used by researchers and students around the world. This means that there is a lot of support and documentation available, as well as a large community of users who can provide help and advice.
Features: Scopus offers a variety of features that are not available on free academic search engines, such as Google Scholar. These features include the ability to track citations, create bibliographies, and analyze research trends.
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