Scopus: Searching Scopus

To search for publications on a topic:

• Select ‘Documents’ search option, to search for publications on a given topic.
• In ‘Search within’, choose the field you want to search in.
• Scopus is defaulted to search within Article title, Abstract, Keywords.
• Click on +add search field, to add more fields.
• Set date limits with add date range. 
• Hit Search.

To conduct a complex search using field codes, Boolean and proximity operators.

Example, you are interested in finding articles on pancreatitis in veterinary science:

• In Scopus, select the 'Advanced' search option.
• In 'Field Codes', click on 'Textual Content' to expand the list.
• Select Doc Title Abstract Keyword by clicking on the + symbol.
• Enter your keyword, for example pancreatitis, within the brackets.
• Then click out of the bracket to continue the search string.
• In 'Field Codes', select the AND operator by clicking on the + symbol.
• Scroll down to the 'Subject Areas' and click on it.
• Click on 'Health Sciences' to expand the list.
• Select 'Veterinary Sciences' by clicking on the + symbol.
• Hit Search.

To search for detailed information on an author indexed in Scopus:

• Select 'Authors’ search option, to search for detailed information on an author.
• Type last name and first name in the respective search boxes.
• Include their institution by clicking on + Add affiliation.
• Hit Search.
• Note: You also have the option to search by ORCID ID.

To search for detailed information on an institution’s publications indexed in Scopus:

• Select ‘Affiliations’ search option for detailed information on an institution’s publications.
• Type name of institution in the search field.
• Select name from the drop-down list.
• The search will begin automatically.

Note: See the affiliation details of Dublin City University below.