CiteScore Percentile

What is it?

CiteScore is a metric that measures the citation impact of serial publications (like journals) by calculating the average number of citations received over four years, divided by the number of documents (e.g., articles, reviews, conference papers) published in that same period, based on Scopus data.

How do I use it?

You can use CiteScore for assistance making decisions in where to publish. The metrics for the journal should not be the only tools you use to select where to publish. Always check the aims and scope of the journal to ensure your research fits. 

To search for an individual journal: 

1. Login to Scopus
2. Click on Sources in the top right corner
3. Type the name of the journal in the search box and click Find sources
4. The results screen gives you and overview of the CiteScore, Highest percentile, Citations for the last 4 years, Documents for the last  years and the percentage cited.
5. For more detailed information, click on the title of the journal

To search for a list of ranked journals:

1. Login to Scopus
2. Click on Sources in the top right corner
3. Select Subject area from the dropdown menu then choose your subject area
4. The list shows an overview of the CiteScore, Highest percentile, Citations for the last 4 years, Documents for the last  years and the percentage cited.
5. Select all results and Export to Excel for further analysis. The downloaded spreadsheet also includes the SNIP, SJR and Publisher