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Scopus

This is an introduction to the different features in the Scopus database.

Saving to a List

 A "list" serves like a folder in Scopus. You can create lists to help you organize different projects. Scopus allows you to save individual results and entire results to a list. To create and use Scopus' lists, you will need to create an account. If you haven't done so already, check out Creating an Account for more information. 

Saving Individual Results to a List

1. Once you're logged in, go ahead and select the articles you wish to save by checking off the corresponding boxes.

 

2. Then you will click on "More." This will show some more options, you will select "Save to List"

 

3. You should now see a new pop-up asking you to create a new list or add to an existing list. If you already have an existing list, you will search for it in the search bar. If not, you will simply create a new one. Then click "Create a new list"

That's it, you have successfully saved your selected articles to a list!

Saving all Results to a List

1. To save your entire results, you will not select off any articles. Instead click "more" and select "Save to list"

 

2. You should now see a new pop-up asking you additional information about the results you wish to save. There are three options:

  1. Save the first 2000 results only
  2. Save the results on that page
  3. Save the results from a specified publication date range 

Once you have selected the appropriate option, then you will click "save"

 

3. You should now see a new pop-up asking you to create a new list or add to an existing list. If you already have an existing list, you will search for it in the search bar. If not, you will simply create a new one. Then click "Create a new list"

That's it, you have successfully saved all results to a list!

Viewing and Managing Lists

1. To view your lists, you will click on your account on the top right-hand side.

 

2. Then you will click "Saved lists"

 

3. You should now be redirected to your lists. Here you can edit and manage existing lists.

Saving Searches

In Scopus, users can save entire searches. Please note you must be signed in to be able to use this feature. If you need help creating an account, check out Creating an Account. Follow these steps to save a search:

1. In your search history you will identify the search you wish to save. Then you will click "More." This will give you a drop-down menu where you will then click "Save" 

 

2. You will be redirected to a new window. Here you can name the search. Then you will click "Save"

That's it, you've successfully saved a search!

You will be able to view all your saved searches in the Scopus homepage under "Saved Searches" as seen below.