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Scopus Newsletter: October 2017

Scopus Spotlight: Global Representation

Scopus Newsletter: October 2017

How does Scopus compare in relation to global content coverage? This image provides a quick look at the number of titles covered on Scopus per region.

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Global Representation

(number of titles)

  • North America - 6,000+ (50% more than nearest competitor)
  • Middle East & Africa - 750+ (212% more than nearest competitor)
  • Western Europe - 11,000+ (69% more than nearest competitor)
  • Eastern Europe (Incl. Russia) - 1,400+ (168% more than nearest competitor)
  • Latin America - 700+ (168% more than nearest competitor)
  • Asia Pacific - 2,000+ (230% more than nearest competitor)
  • Australia/New Zealand - 300+ (206% more than nearest competitor)

Historical Depth


  • Records back to 1788
  • References are included on records back to 1970+
  • Scopus has recently added 195 million references and now covers 11.5 million records between 1970-1995

Expert Curation


Titles on Scopus are rigorously reviewed and selected by an independent board of subject matter experts to include 52% of the world’s peer-reviewed scholarly literature.
* Source: Ulrich’s Web Global Serials Directory, August 1, 2017
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