Searching by author in Scopus is a feature that enables you to find documents written by a specific author within the database. This tool is especially useful for researchers who want to explore the work of a particular author, check their publications, analyse their scientific output, or assess their influence in a specific area.
To carry out the search, follow these steps:
1st - Select the ‘Authors’ tab: access the author profiles section.
2nd - Choose the search method: you can search by the author's name, by ORCID (a unique identifier for researchers that enables you to find authors), or by keyword (which enables you to locate an author based on keywords related to a research area, topic, or interest).
3rd - Search: enter the author's surname and first name, or initial. If you search by ID, enter the corresponding identifier number. If you use Keyword, enter the keywords you want.
4th - Refine the results: should there be several results, then you will see a list of author records. Each record represents a series of documents that were probably written by the same person. Use the filter options on the left to adjust the results, such as affiliations, publication dates, or search areas.
Example: if you are searching for an author with a common name, such as ‘Tiago Gonçalves’, try narrowing down the results using institutional/university affiliation filters, as this can help refine the results.
5th - Analyse the results list: this will show the name, name variants, last affiliation, number of documents, years of publication, main journals, a link to view recent publications, and the Web of Science Researcher ID. A green tick indicates that the author has ‘claimed’ the record and has checked the list of publications.
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Searching for organisations in Scopus is used to identify publications and research activities associated with specific institutions/universities, such as universities, research centres, or companies. This search enables you to:
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