CMU LibGuides: Engineering and Public Policy: Your Research Impact: SciVal

SciVal

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SciVal uses the data of the Scopus database to allow researchers, labs or departments to quickly explore the impact of their work. You'll need to register for use. When off-campus, connect to Full VPN access.

Sci Val can be accessed from the Databases A-Z list, or from within the Scopus database. It uses data from the Scopus database to all researchers to understand the impact of their work. You need to register to use, or sign in with Elsevier credentials if you have them.

SciVal can:

give an overview of the research performance of your institution and others based on output, impact, and collaborations
benchmark determine strengths and weaknesses. Compare your research institution and teams to others based on performance metrics.
indentify and analyze existing and potential collaboration opportunities.
give trends by analyzing reseach areas to find top performing universities, authors, and Scopus sources.