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Elsevier works regularly with 3rd party content providers (CPs) to index content and make the data available in databases, data services, and on platforms.

As part of our commitment to transparent, compliant use and reuse of 3rd party content, Elsevier has undertaken initiatives to define and communicate its Governance of rights and Trustworthy Partner approach.

Time Higher Education (THE) released their 2023 World University Rankings today.  Click here to visit the THE World University Rankings site.   Elsevier is a proud partner of Times Higher Education, supplying the bibliometric dataset based on Scopus data for the 2023 THE World University Rankings.  If you have ever wondered how Scopus data is used in the rankings methodology, keep reading and take time to look at the resources shared below. 

Scopus data is used for only part of the overall THE

As part of our mission to improve user ease of use, we have redesigned the Scopus Search Results page.  The redesigned page was driven by user feedback and includes:

• Search functionality on the search result page itself
• User-friendly filters/facets and customized different views on how the results are displayed
• An aesthetically pleasing and intuitive page layout

Trying the new page is easy

To try the new page, perform a Scopus search and click on the “Try the test version” button at the banner

As part of our effort to provide access to an array of early indicators to help build a view of expertise and impact across the research life cycle, Scopus continues to increase its preprint coverage.

In September 2021, we announced that we had begun adding content from the Social Sciences preprint server SSRN.

Now we are excited to announce the inclusion of two additional preprint servers: TechRxiv, which is the preprint server by IEEE in the areas of engineering, computer science, and

When an author, or their proxy submits a correction request to the Scopus Content Service Desk, it can feel a little like a black box.  We’ve clarified the process and timelines around the three biggest types of correction requests:

• missing documents
• inaccurate author profile details
• missing content within documents.

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When a request is submitted, it is sent to the appropriate Elsevier expert for review.