SciVal Analytics
SciVal® Analytics provides accurate, unbiased research performance analysis through a combination of our high quality data sources and bibliometric expertise formed from over 130 years as a journal publisher. Our services range from delivery of Scopus® Custom Data to producing a variety of analyses and reports meeting the information needs of your institution.
Scopus Custom Data for addressing various data needs
Scopus Custom Data allows you to acquire specified datasets from Elsevier's Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, in a rich and structured XML format. Scopus Custom Data’s service model addresses different information needs, including:
- Conducting your own bibliometric analysis
- Creating an in-house database
- Showcasing publication outputs
Analytical Report Services for measuring research performance
Not just data, but insights
SciVal Analytics adds value to the data through careful analysis and the creation of reports which present clients with data driven key findings and insights. The resulting insights answer pressing questions relevant to research management and inform decisions related to funding allocations, research policies and strategies. The focus areas of each report are modeled around the specific areas of interest expressed by your institution, including:
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International Comparative Performance Studies
- Institutional Performance analysis and benchmarking
- ROI of funded projects
- Research Excellence Initiatives
- Finding experts
SciVal Analytics is experienced in serving academic, government, and corporate organizations around the world for various purposes. Our offerings range from relatively simple and specifically targeted reports to more comprehensive multidimensional studies, which provide in-depth insights based on a spectrum of inputs, throughputs and outputs, combined with our expert analysis.
Examples of reports and projects from SciVal Analytics include:
International Comparative Performance of the UK Research Base 2011 a report prepared for the UK Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS)
Research Excellence Framework 2014 The UK higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) will use Elsevier’s Scopus database for bibliometric data supporting the REF 2014
How does it work?
In order to provide the best solution, SciVal Analytics takes a consultative approach to understand your information needs.
SciVal Analytics takes the time to understand your goals and interests in order to provide the most appropriate analysis. Please consult your local Elsevier sales team to discuss how SciVal Analytics can meet your specific needs.