Web of Science (WoS) is a well-known database that offers access to both the most recent and retrospective reference information from academic journals and conference proceedings across a wide range of disciplines. To learn how to search its extensive collection effectively, watch the video Smart Search in Web of Science.
For researchers who have published works, WoS allows you to claim your research profile and link your publications to increase your research visibility and impact.
Detailed instructions can be found in the User Guide – Researcher Profile.
Apart from literature searches, WoS also publishes the highly regarded Journal Citation Reports (JCR) annually, which includes updates on the Journal Impact Factor (JIF). These reports provide valuable insights into the citation impact of academic journals across specific subject categories, helping users identify the best-fit journals for manuscript submission. For more details, see the User Guide – Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
Scite is an innovative platform designed to help users discover and evaluate research articles through its unique Smart Citations feature. Smart Citations categorize the context of citations into three categories: supporting, contrasting, or mere mentioning, making it easier to assess the relevance and reliability of scholarly work. To learn more about how Scite can support and enhance your research, watch the video Scite Search – A Smarter Way to Find and Verify Scholarly Research.
Scite also offers an AI-powered tool called Scite Assistant, which provides quick answers to research queries by leveraging verifiable, reference-based information sourced from peer-reviewed literature. For more information, check out the video Scite Assistant – AI for Researchers.
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that provides one-click access to library subscribed articles directly from platforms such as PubMed, Wikipedia and PEDro. This eliminates the need for users to spend additional time and effort searching for full-text articleas via the library Discovery Search platform. To download and install this tool, visit Install LibKey Nomad.