- Third Parties can now Access and Integrate Scopus Data Into Their own
Websites
Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed
literature and quality Web sources, today announced that its new Scopus
search Application Programming Interface (API) technology has enabled the
launch of Scopus TopCited (http://www.topcited.com), a new website that
offers users the top 20 cited articles across 26 subject areas. Scopus
Topcited provides visitors an instant overview of the top cited articles per
subject area over the past five years. It also displays authors, their
affiliations, cited-by counts and integrates this information into Google
maps.
Scopus Topcited is one of the first websites to utilize the Scopus search
API, which is now freely available. The search API allows Scopus content to
be integrated into an application or website easily, offering users a
flexible integration solution. For example, organizations can use this
application to showcase their own top cited researchers and articles. In
addition, Scopus subscribers will be able to access the records directly from
the API-created mashup. This new technology empowers third parties to link to
more than 33 million records and provides their website visitors with
continuously updated data.
"This site is one example of how the search API can work and how users
can leverage Scopus to benefit their own web offering. We are looking forward
to seeing what exciting new things others will develop and hope that our
TopCited website will serve as an inspiration." said Niels Weertman, Director
Scopus. "This is another great way in which we can learn more about our
customer needs."
The Scopus search API is part of the Scopus Integration Program, which is
designed to help third parties add value and content to their online
offering. Developers and institutions interested in creating their own API
mashups can request a developer key at http://www.scopus.com/scsearchapi or
get in touch via the Scopus Integration Program at
http://integration.scopus.com. For more information about Scopus, visit
http://www.info.scopus.com.
About Scopus
Covering the world's research literature, Scopus is the largest abstract
and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web sources
with smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research. Scopus is designed
and developed with over 500 users and librarians internationally. Its unique
database contains abstracts and references from 15,000 peer-reviewed journals
from more than 4,000 publishers worldwide, ensuring broad interdisciplinary
coverage. In addition, Scopus not only offers users citation information
about the articles covered, but also integrates web and patent searches
directly from its clean and simple interface. Direct links to full-text
articles, library resources and other applications like reference management
software, make Scopus quicker, easier and more comprehensive to use than any
other literature research tool. For more information about Scopus please
visit http://www.info.scopus.com.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medical information products and services. Working in partnership with the
global science and health communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees in over 70
offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books per
year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, such
as ScienceDirect , MD Consult, Scopus, bibliographic databases and online
reference works.
Elsevier is a global business headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
and has offices worldwide. Elsevier is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a
world-leading publisher and information provider. Operating in the science
and medical, legal, education and business-to-business sectors, Reed Elsevier
provides high-quality and flexible information solutions to users, with
increasing emphasis on the Internet as a means of delivery. Reed Elsevier's
ticker symbols are REN (Euronext Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK
and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).
Media Contact:
Lauren Hillman
Fusion Public Relations
T: +1-202-898-2000, ext. 117
E: lauren.hillman@fusionpr.com
Scopus
Media Contact: Lauren Hillman, Fusion Public Relations, T: +1-202-898-2000, ext. 117, E: lauren.hillman@fusionpr.com
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