Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Scopus API?
• How do I start using Scopus API?
• Where can I find some code samples?
• Are there any limitations in data I can access through the Scopus API?
• Am I allowed to publish data I get through Scopus API on my website?
• Can I use the Scopus API for my non web product?
• Which web browsers are supported with SCOPUS API?

What is Scopus API?

The Scopus Application Programmer Interface (API) for Scopus^TM allows you to present Scopus search results through your own product's user interface via software that you develop.

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How do I start using the Scopus API?

Complete the following steps to use Scopus API:

1. Request API access to Scopus from the Scopus Product organization.

2. Register at Scopus API Developer Registration.

   Once you register, you will receive a Developer Key so you may begin creating your webpage.

3. Create your webpage using the JavaScript example listed within this API.

4. Test your integrator software in your test environment.

5. Arrange for hosting your webpage.

6. Test your webpage by conducting a search. The Scopus API will conduct your Scopus search.

Prior to creating a web page which will use the Scopus API, you must register for a developer's key.

Complete the following steps to register for your developer key:

1. Click Registration to open the Scopus API Registration page.

2. From the Scopus API Registration page, complete the following fields:
   • Name

   • E-mail address

   • Website url

   • Password

   • Confirm Password

3. Read the Scopus Registered User Agreement and click the check-box to indicate you accept the agreement.

4. Click to complete your registration for using the Scopus API.

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Where can I find some code samples?

See JavaScript Code Example for more information.

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Are there any limitations in data I can access through the Scopus API?

The Javascript and XML Interface API will have a maximum document retrieved during a user search based on the table below:

• # of hits	Non-Scopus IP	Scopus IP
  Max # of hits	20	2000
  Default # of hits	20	20

Also, Scopus API will return all requested entitled information based on the table below:

• Fields	Non-Scopus IPs	Scopus IPs
  Article Title	(default)	(default)
  Document Type
  Cited-by Count	(default)	(default)
  INWARD URL	(default)	(default)
  Source Title	(default)	(default)
  ISSN
  Vol
  Issue
  Page
  Publication Date	(default)	(default)
  EID
  SCP
  DOI
  First Author	(default)	(default)
  Complete Author list
  Affiliations	(default)
  Abstracts

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Am I allowed to publish data I get through Scopus API on my website?

See Scopus API Terms and Conditions for more information

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Can I use the Scopus API for my non web product?

No, you cannot use the Scopus API for a non-web product. The Scopus API can only be accessed through JavaScript.

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Which web browsers are supported with SCOPUS API?

Scopus API will support any browser which supports JavaScript. JavaScript is necessary to use Scopus API.

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