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User Guide |
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Web of Science Core Collection |
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Web of Science Research Assistant |
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ProQuest One Applied & Life Sciences(PQ1AL) |
https://trials.proquest.com/access?token=zwoqbXfVTXqjWEuVuUlHnpcqw |
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ProQuest One Health & Nursing(PQ1H) |
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ProQuest One Sustainability(PQ1S) |
Web of Science Core Collection — Coverage and Subject Areas
。Gain comprehensive access to high-quality research across 254 subject areas spanning the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities worldwide. Identify key research trends and emerging priorities while avoiding the risks associated with predatory journals.
。The superior indexing quality of Web of Science (WoS) compared with other citation databases can be demonstrated through the following specific indicators and academic studies:
Transparent and Rigorous Journal Selection Process
。28 transparent evaluation criteria
。High rejection rate and continuous de-indexing: Only approximately 10%–12% of newly submitted journals are accepted for indexing each year. Journals exhibiting abnormal practices, such as excessive self-citation or sudden surges in publication volume, are promptly flagged for review and may be de-indexed.
Objectivity and Independence of the Evaluation Process
。Clarivate's editorial team consists of in-house experts who are independent of any publishing house. This structure minimizes conflicts of interest and ensures consistency, impartiality, and neutrality in the evaluation process.
Resistance to Predatory Journals
。Multiple empirical studies in bibliometrics* have demonstrated that WoS is significantly more effective than other citation databases at filtering out predatory and low-quality journals. Its exceptionally low level of “noise” ensures that researchers can retrieve literature with a substantially higher average level of quality and reliability.
Integrity of the Citation Network
。Each year, the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) published by WoS strictly penalizes and suppresses journals suspected of participating in citation cartels or engaging in excessive self-citation, potentially resulting in the removal of their Journal Impact Factor for that year. This enables the WoS citation network to reflect genuine academic influence more accurately than other databases.
A Cornerstone for Leading Global Institutions and Research Evaluation Standards
。Web of Science serves as a premier benchmark for research evaluation and academic incentives used by major institutions and assessment frameworks worldwide, including the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU/ShanghaiRanking), Taiwan's Higher Education Sprout Project and university research incentive programs, the United Kingdom's Research Excellence Framework (REF), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and other leading global research evaluation bodies.