The Journal Coverage of Web of Science, Scopus and Dimensions: A Comparative Analysis
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Resumen del artículo
This study compared the journal coverage of Web of Science, Scopus, and Dimensions. It found significant differences in coverage, with Web of Science being the most selective and Dimensions the most exhaustive. These differences impact research output volume, rank, global share, and subject area distribution when comparing data from the three databases for various countries.
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Scientists found that different big lists of science papers are like different libraries. Some libraries have more books than others, so what you find about science depends on which list you check.
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This study provides a valuable, up-to-date comparison of journal coverage across three major scientific databases, including the relatively new Dimensions. The methodology is sound, and the analysis is thorough. While there are limitations regarding the use of journal lists and subject area mapping, the findings offer useful insights for researchers and those involved in research assessment.
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