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Scopus

Publishing & metrics

Definition

A large abstract-and-citation database of peer-reviewed literature, widely used to assess journal indexing and research impact.

Where it's used

Verifying journal indexing before submission
Citation tracking and author metrics

Related concepts

Web of Science Impact Factor h-index ABDC Ranking Bibliometrics DOI

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