Scopus Qualifies More Than 800 New Titles to be Added to its Database
Scopus answers user demand for social sciences and local titles while maintaining the highest quality standards
Amsterdam - May 2, 2007 -Scopus, the largest abstract and
citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web sources
with smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research, today
announced that it will be adding 800 new titles, including more than
200 Social Science titles, to its extensive database of 15,000
peer-reviewed journals. In addition to the Social Science titles,
peer-reviewed journals originating from all corners of the world
covering fields from biomedicine to engineering were added. The titles
suggested by users went through a stringent selection procedure
resulting in the approval of 800 titles by the Scopus Content Selection
and Advisory Board (CSAB).
Since its inception, Scopus has committed itself to being the most
comprehensive database of quality research output available. As part of
this commitment Scopus invites users to submit titles for inclusion in
the database. To ensure the database adequately reflects the world's
scientific research output and offers its users the best quality
available, all suggested titles are reviewed by the Scopus CSAB http://www.info.scopus.com/detail/involved/. The main
criterion for selection, as defined by the group, is their scientific
expertise on the particular subject area and region. Additional
criteria are: the availability of an English abstract, frequency of
publication and a peer-reviewed quality control process. Titles to be
added to Scopus in early 2008 may be suggested by visiting http://www.info.scopus.com/suggesttitle.
"We're committed to ensure Scopus maintains its distinction as the most
relevant and current abstract and citation database," said Atilio
Bustos González, Director of the Library System of the Pontific
Catholic University of Valparaíso, Chile, and member of the Scopus
CSAB, "The titles we selected this year reflect the importance of the
social sciences and the exponential growth in scientific research
output in Asia, Latin-America and Eastern-Europe."
In total, more than 1,200 title suggestions were made in 2006, a 300%
increase over the previous year, clearly indicating the increasing
importance placed on Scopus by the scientific community.
"Users are suggesting titles for inclusion all the time, and we have
our external board validate these suggestions" said Jaco Zijlstra,
Scopus Director. "This allows us to combine the user-centered approach
Scopus stands for with our commitment to provide best in class content.
Including new titles which our users consider relevant and our board
considers quality material, ensures that Scopus continues to satisfy
the evolving needs of researchers and librarians around the world."
To suggest a title to be added to Scopus in early 2008, please visit
www.info.scopus.com/suggesttitle. For more information on Scopus,
visit www.info.scopus.com.
About Scopus
Covering the world's research literature, Scopus is the largest
abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality
web sources with smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research.
Scopus is designed and developed with over 300 users and librarians
internationally. Its unique database contains abstracts and references
from over 15,000 peer reviewed journals from 4,000 publishers
worldwide, ensuring broad interdisciplinary coverage. In addition,
Scopus not only offers users citation information about the articles
covered, but also integrates web & patent searches directly from
its clean and simple interface. Direct links to full-text articles,
library resources and other applications like reference management
software, make Scopus quicker, easier and more comprehensive to use
than any other literature research tool.
For more information about Scopus please visit www.info.scopus.com.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medical information products and services. Working in partnership with
the global science and health communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees
in over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900
new books per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative
electronic products, such as ScienceDirect and MD Consult.
Elsevier is a global business headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and
has offices worldwide. Elsevier is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a world-leading publisher and
information provider.