By Liv Bjerge Laursen

When is the last time you looked at your author profile in Web of Science or Scopus? Both of them operate algorithms that generate author profiles based on data linked to articles in the databases. And the profiles are only as good as the most recent update.

So you may want to take a look at just how you are represented in the databases and, if necessary, place a request for revisions.
To get started, you need to create a personal account with the database in question. If you already have an account, you are ready to go.

Web of Science
Once you are signed in, select search by RESEARCHERS and look up you name to check if your profile has been generated algorithmically.

If this is case, you can now claim your record to be able to edit it. You can add information to your Web of Science Researcher profiles, including information about review and editorial work.
On the Web of Science Help website, you will find more information about Researcher Profiles and how to engage with your own profile.
 

Scopus
Once you are logged in, search by AUTHORS and look up your name. If you wish to make corrections to your publication list or organizational affiliation, you cannot do that yourself but need to put in a request.

You will find a lot more information about Author Profiles on the Scopus Support Center website.