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June 28, 2026Open Access

Bibliometric Comparison of Scopus, Web of Science, Researchgate, and Google Scholar: Coverage, Citations, and Research Impact

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DDDr. S. Balasubramanian, Ph.D., DScOrthopaedic Research GroupVSVinay SBO. P. Jindal Global University

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Implication

Qualitative bibliometric review compares citation indexing in four platforms, suggesting informed choices for researchers.

Key Points

  • This study aims to compare the bibliometric coverage and citation indexing of four scholarly platforms: Scopus, Web of Science, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar.
  • Qualitative bibliometric review methodology applied to examine published literature and database documentation.
  • Critical analysis of relevant research articles and reports to evaluate coverage and citation metrics across platforms.
  • Scopus and Web of Science offer standardized citation databases suitable for research evaluation.
  • Google Scholar provides broader coverage, including grey literature, enhancing visibility.
  • ResearchGate facilitates networking but lacks standardized bibliometric controls.

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DSc et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40bb4561bb0a67205c6ceehttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20922494
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