Difference between SCI, SCIE, and SSCI - Indexing
Difference between SCI, SCIE, and SSCI Difference between SCI, SCIE, and SSCI SCI, SCIE, and SSCI are databases maintained by Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) . They index high-quality journals after strict evaluation. 1. SCI (Science Citation Index) Indexes core science and engineering journals Older and more selective database Contains top-level science journals Used mainly for natural and physical sciences Example fields: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering 2. SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded) Extension of SCI Indexes more journals than SCI Includes emerging and mid-level journals Most commonly referred as "SCI indexed" today Example fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Sciences 3. SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index) Indexes social science journals Separate from science journals Focused on social science research Example fields: Management, Economics, Psychology, Education, Sociology Comparison T...