Discovering Scholarly Literature Effectively

This session moves beyond basic discovery to show how researchers can strategically use Scopus to enhance publication quality and citation impact. It offers a practical, example-driven approach to overcoming information overload through systematic literature searching and advanced techniques like Boolean logic and citation chaining. Participants will learn to evaluate journals using key metrics such as CiteScore, h-index, and SJR to identify high-impact venues and avoid common publication pitfalls. By mastering these tools, researchers will learn to build stronger literature reviews, improve research visibility, and adopt a more strategic approach to the entire scholarly publishing lifecycle.

Topics Covered:

• Research Landscape and Challenges
• Understanding Scholarly Sources
• Systematic Literature Search (Core Focus)
• Advanced Discovery Techniques
• Evaluating Research and Journals
• Identifying High-Quality Journals
• Building Strong Literature Reviews
• From Literature Search to Publication Strategy
• Improving Research Impact and Citations

Speaker

Shivalika Verma
Customer Success Manager
South Asia A&G

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Room 209, School of Arts and Sciences, Central Campus