SciVal is a comprehensive research intelligence solution developed by Elsevier and widely used by universities and research institutions to evaluate research performance, benchmark outcomes, and support strategic decision-making.

Based on data from Scopus, SciVal provides access to scientific publication data from more than 20,000 research institutions worldwide and enables detailed analysis of the research outputs of researchers, institutions, and countries.

Key Features and Benefits

• Research Performance Evaluation
  Analyze institutional research output, publication volume, citation impact, collaboration networks, and funded projects in detail. This helps identify strengths as well as areas for improvement.
• Benchmarking and Comparison
  Compare research performance with national and international institutions of similar profiles to better understand institutional positioning and competitive advantages.
• Strategic Planning and Decision-Making
  Use data-driven insights to determine research priorities, invest in emerging research areas, and strengthen existing academic programs.
• Identifying Collaboration Opportunities
  Discover highly cited researchers, institutions, and subject areas to support potential national and international collaborations.
• Supporting Grant Applications
  Demonstrating research productivity and impact enhances institutional visibility and strengthens funding applications.
• Recognizing and Supporting Researchers
  Identify high-performing researchers and research groups within the institution and support the development of incentive mechanisms.
• Revealing Areas of Expertise
  Gain detailed insights into institutional strengths and specialized research areas.

Modules Included in the SciVal_Core Package

The SciVal_Core subscription includes the following four main modules:

• Overview – Provides a quick view of overall institutional research performance
• Benchmarking – Enables comparative analysis with institutions, research groups, or countries
• Collaboration – Maps collaboration networks and identifies partnership opportunities
• Trends – Tracks emerging trends and developments in specific research topics

SciVal should be considered a strategic tool for maximizing the university’s research potential, increasing international visibility, and supporting institutional goals.

It is also noteworthy that major university ranking systems such as QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, and THE Impact Rankings use publication and performance analyses based on Scopus and SciVal data.

Brochure and User Guide

SciVal Usage Details:
https://elsevier.libguides.com/c.php?g=1328583&p=9781970

Access SciVal:
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/bogazici.edu.tr?url=https%3A%2F%2Fw...

All users are required to register with a username and password. Users with a Scopus ID can directly log in.

Online SciVal User Event

An online event will be organized to share recent developments related to SciVal, hear experiences from SciVal users in Türkiye, and answer participants’ questions.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Platform: Zoom

For registration and further details:
https://view.highspot.com/viewer/6d844ee8b6e3894c06beeccfb156e360