Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus: The Titans of Bibliographic Information in Today’s Academic World

Nowadays, the importance of bibliographic databases (DBs) has increased enormously, as they are main providers publication metadata and bibliometric indicators universally used both for research assessment practices performing daily tasks. Because reliability these tasks firstly depends on data source, all users DBs should be able to choose most suitable one. Web Science (WoS) Scopus two DBs. The comprehensive evaluation DBs’ coverage is practically impossible without extensive analyses or literature reviews, but do not have competence and/or willing invest additional time such evaluations. Apart from that, convenience DB’s interface, performance, provided impact tools may also influence users’ choice. goal this work provide potential with an all-inclusive description by gathering findings that presented in recent information owners at one place. This overview aid stakeholders employing citation selecting DB.