For epidemiologists, Scopus serves several crucial functions:
1. Literature Review: Conducting a comprehensive literature review is essential for epidemiological research. Scopus provides access to a wide range of articles that can help in understanding the current state of research, identifying gaps, and formulating hypotheses. 2. Citation Analysis: Using Scopus, researchers can track citations to measure the impact of their work and identify influential studies in the field. 3. Collaborations: Scopus helps in identifying potential collaborators by showing who is publishing on similar topics, thus fostering global research partnerships.
