Scopus Sources and Journal Authenticity Worksheet

What is the main purpose of using the Scopus Sources page?

• To download full research papers

• To check whether a journal is indexed in Scopus

• To calculate impact factor

• To submit a manuscript

Which section in Scopus helps identify the years during which a journal was covered?

• CiteScore Tracker

• Content Coverage

• Author Profile

• Affiliation Details

If a journal is no longer indexed in Scopus, where can this usually be verified?

• In the researcher’s ORCID profile

• In the Scopus source details/discontinued sources information

• In Google Scholar only

• On the publisher’s advertisement

Why is checking content coverage important before submitting a paper?

• It tells the journal’s printing cost

• It shows whether the journal covers your subject area and active indexing years

• It gives the editor’s email address

• It guarantees publication

How can participants identify newly added journals in Scopus?

• By checking updated source lists/newly added source information

• By asking friends

• By looking only at WhatsApp messages

• By checking YouTube comments

Which of the following is a warning sign of a cloned journal?

• The journal appears correctly in the official Scopus source list

• The website has suspicious contact details and mismatched ISSN information

• The publisher website matches the official source details

• The journal has clear indexing information

What is the safest way to verify a journal’s authenticity?

• Trust any email invitation received

• Use only social media advertisements

• Cross-check the journal in official Scopus source records and publisher details

• Depend only on the journal logo

What should a researcher compare to avoid submitting to a fake or cloned journal?

• Only the journal cover page color

• ISSN, title, publisher details, and official source link

• Only the editor’s name

• Only the APC amount

If a journal is removed from Scopus, what should a researcher do first?

• Submit immediately before it closes

• Ignore the removal and continue

• Verify the discontinuation status and understand the reason before deciding

• Contact random agents

What was the overall objective of the practical Scopus session?

• To teach participants how to design journal covers

• To help participants evaluate journals properly and avoid unreliable or cloned sources

• To explain only citation styles

• To train participants in thesis formatting only