How to view the influence of academic resources on Scopus?

The influence of academic resources within the Scopus database is primarily assessed through quantitative bibliometric analysis derived from citation patterns. Viewing this influence is feasible via Scopus-specific analytical tools and metrics. Key principles involve identifying relevant publications and examining metrics like citation counts, h-indices, and field-weighted citation impact (FWCI). The journal-level CiteScore, Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP), and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) are crucial indicators. Influence interpretation requires consideration of disciplinary norms and publication timelines; normalization against baselines is essential. Users should acknowledge limitations, such as database coverage favoring specific regions, languages, and publication types, which can skew results. To view influence, utilize Scopus' integrated analysis tools within author profiles, journal profiles, or the search results analysis module. Select the relevant resource (author, affiliation, journal, article set) and generate reports on citations over time, citation breakdowns, or benchmark metrics. Assess individual article impact, track author/group performance trends, or compare journal standing using CiteScore/SJR. Contextualizing these metrics within the specific field and alongside qualitative assessment provides a holistic view of academic influence within the Scopus ecosystem.