We’re thrilled to announce some significant changes coming to Scopus, specifically to the Citation Overview feature! These changes are designed to enhance your experience and the quality of data analysis. The redesign is part of our ongoing efforts to support Scopus users in conducting citation analysis.
This redesign was based on user feedback and provides improvements in data quality, user experience, performance, and robustness. Here’s what you can expect from the new Citation Overview page:
In Q2 2024, we’ll be rolling out the Citation Overview Minimum Viable Product (MVP), which will include the following features:
We understand that change can sometimes be challenging, so here’s a heads-up on what you might notice:
Possible changes in citation numbers: You may observe slight fluctuations (<1%) in citation numbers compared to the previous version. These changes are due to the evolving content on Scopus and synchronization differences between the old and new backend systems.
Temporary inconsistencies: While we’re transitioning to the new backend system, you may encounter inconsistencies in citation counts across some Scopus pages. Rest assured, our citation count data remains accurate, and these discrepancies will diminish as we progress with the migration.
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to leverage the Citation Overview feature. Here are four ways to access it on Scopus:
In conclusion, we’re excited about these enhancements to Citation Overview on Scopus and confident that they will empower you to conduct even more impactful research. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to evolve and improve our platform!
