KUHub Research regularly harvests metadata from the above databases using institutional affiliation filters (i.e., “Koç University”) to identify eligible publications. Once verified, these records are:
Manually or semi-automatically deposited into the appropriate collections.
Enhanced with metadata including DOI, abstract, keywords, and access rights.
Reviewed by repository administrators before final publication.
Where applicable, full-text versions or links to publisher versions are provided based on copyright/licensing.
KUHub Research includes scholarly outputs produced by Koç University researchers that are indexed in major academic databases. These indexed publications are systematically added to KUHub to ensure comprehensive institutional visibility, support research evaluation, and promote open access wherever possible. Below is a detailed explanation of the key indexing services currently integrated into KUHub Research and their significance.
Scopus is one of the largest and most reputable citation databases for peer-reviewed literature.
Publications indexed in Scopus and authored by Koç University researchers are added to KUHub Research.
The Scopus index includes journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters.
Through Scopus indexing, KU authors gain enhanced discoverability and citation metrics.
Web of Science is a major multidisciplinary citation database that includes journals, conferences, patents, and other scholarly publications.
Koç University’s publications indexed by Web of Science are deposited in KUHub Research.
Items indexed in WoS gain additional recognition, contributing to KU’s reputation in global rankings and assessments.
TR Dizin is Turkey's national citation index and provides indexing for scholarly publications published in Turkish journals.
Publications by Koç University authors indexed in TR Dizin are included in KUHub Research.
Depositing these publications increases access to locally significant academic work and supports the visibility of Turkish research.
PubMed is a free search engine that provides access to millions of citations and abstracts in the biomedical and life sciences.
Koç University’s biomedical and life sciences publications indexed in PubMed are available in KUHub Research.
PubMed indexing ensures that KU’s health-related research is globally visible and easily accessible by scholars, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
Global Reach: Publications indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, TR Dizin, and PubMed are made available to a vast international audience, ensuring that Koç University’s research reaches researchers, institutions, and organizations worldwide.
Increased Citation Potential: Being indexed in these leading databases enhances the citation potential of KU’s research, as publications in these repositories are highly visible and easily discoverable by other researchers.
Academic and Research Visibility: These indexing services significantly contribute to the academic profile of Koç University, increasing the reputation of both the institution and individual researchers in their respective fields.
Impact on Global Rankings: Inclusion in databases like Scopus and Web of Science plays a crucial role in improving the university’s position in global university rankings, reinforcing KU’s standing as a leader in research and innovation.
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