SciVal is an integrated modular platform, developed by Elsevier for the analysis of bibliometric research output, beginning with the scientific output uploaded to Scopus.

Modules and features of SciVal

OVERVIEW: allows viewing of research performance

BENCHMARKING: compares performance of peer organisations

COLLABORATION: identifies and analyses progress of collaborative partnerships within the University

TREND: analyses research trends

User guide and documentation

To help you use SciVal, the Research Section has produced a series of tutorials:

1. Initial access to SciVal and adding to MySciVal account the University (UPO) details and Researcher (own profile) details 
2. Analysis of Personal Profile of the Researcher (part 1) and the Reporting section 
3. Analysis of Personal Profile of the Researcher (part 2): Published, Viewed and Cited
4. Scopus Sources: the journals and relative metrics
5. Exporting of publications and indicators: exporting of publications organised according to metric indicators
6. References and self-references in SciVal and in the Scopus author profile

User guide documentation and webinars

The webinars for personnel are available in the intranet page for training.

By clicking on the “?” icon in the Help area, SciVal allows you to:

• carry out a search based on keywords: SciVal Support Center
• download and consult a SciVal user guide:     sv_quick_reference_guide.pdf            
• download and consult a complete guide to understanding and using the metrics: Metrics Guidebook and the Usage guidebook           

Method of Access

All UPO users, via initial authentication, are eligible for use of the SciVal platform, which may be accessed directly by Scopus or via the following link: https://www.elsevier.com/solutions/scival

Our thanks go to Compagnia di San Paolo for their contribution in purchase of the SciVal platform.