Course Category: English

• Journal Citation Reports 2026 (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  The 2026 edition of the Journal Citation Reports™ (JCR) provides the global research community with trusted, transparent metrics to assess journal performance and scholarly influence. In this webinar, we will present the key highlights of the 2026 release, including key metric updates, journal coverage, and insights into evolving publication and citation patterns. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how the JCR supports informed decision-making for authors, editors, librarians, research managers, as well as best practices for responsibly using journal-level metrics, including the Journal Impact Factor (JIF), available in JCR profiles along with descriptive open access and contributor information. The session will conclude with practical examples

• Mastering Systematic Literature Reviews (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing

  This practical session introduces researchers to the essential steps of conducting a systematic literature review using Web of Science. Participants will learn how to formulate a research question, design a reproducible search strategy, screen and select relevant studies, synthesize findings, and identify research gaps. The session will also cover reporting standards such as PRISMA and provide practical recommendations for transforming a literature review into a publishable academic article.

• L’édition 2026 des Journal Citation Reports™ (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  L’édition 2026 des Journal Citation Reports™ (JCR) fournit à la communauté mondiale de la recherche des indicateurs fiables et transparents pour évaluer la performance des revues et leur influence scientifique. Dans ce webinaire, nous présenterons les points forts de l’édition 2026, notamment les mises à jour des principaux indicateurs, la couverture des revues et des analyses des évolutions des pratiques de publication et de citation. Les participants auront une compréhension claire de la manière dont le JCR soutient une prise de décision éclairée pour les auteurs, éditeurs, bibliothécaires et responsables de la recherche, ainsi que des bonnes pratiques pour une utilisation responsable des indicateurs au niveau des revues, y compris le Journal Impact Factor (JIF), avec des informations descriptives sur l’accès ouvert et les contributeurs. La session se conclura par des exemples pratiques et une session de questions-réponses en direct.

• Building Reliable Search, Discovery, and Analytics (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  This course focuses on the importance of structured data in scientific research. The data breadth alone is insufficient for valid comparisons. Consistent indexing and stable metadata are crucial for reliable research insights. Open access increases data volume but does not guarantee quality or reliability. Rapid research expansion introduces challenges like fabricated citations and poor peer review processes. AI accelerates issues with quality control, making detection of fraudulent practices more difficult. Accurate categorization and classification of research topics are essential for meaningful analysis. High-quality data leads to fair comparisons, reliable patterns, and actionable insights in research evaluation.

• Getting Academic AI right (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  The rise of AI is profoundly reshaping the research landscape. Whether approached with excitement or caution, students and researchers worldwide are already incorporating AI into their everyday work. The question is no longer whether to use AI, but which tools are most appropriate and reliable for scholarly work. In this webinar, we explore what it means to use AI responsibly in scholarly environments and why the underlying data and design principles of AI systems matter for discovery, evaluation, and knowledge creation. With this perspective in mind, we introduce the latest Clarivate innovations designed specifically for the research community. • Web of Science Research Assistant – an AI assistant built on trusted Web of Science Core Collection data, helping researchers accelerate literature discovery, interpret evidence, and complete complex research tasks through natural language search and guided workflows, • Web of Science Research Intelligence – an AI native analytical platform that integrates scholarly publications, funding data, patents, policy documents and more, enabling institutions to analyse research trends, model teams, win funding, and demonstrate research excellence and societal impact, • Clarivate Nexus – a bridge connecting library licensed, trusted scholarly resources with the AI tools researchers already use, ensuring that discovery remains rooted in quality and credibility. This session is designed for researchers, librarians, and research support professionals who want to harness AI to streamline information discovery and build more efficient workflows, while upholding research integrity and ethical standards.

• Supporting Collection Management and Transformative Agreements (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  Making informed decisions about journal collections and transformative agreements requires more than usage statistics alone. In this practical course, we will show how Web of Science and InCites can provide complementary insights into an institution’s publishing behavior, research impact, and open access activity. Take this course to learn how to: • Identify key journals and publishers based on local research output • Analyze citation performance and research influence • Track open access publishing trends relevant to transformative agreements • Use benchmarking to support internal and external discussions Through concrete examples, the session will highlight best practices for integrating bibliometric data into workflow, reporting, and negotiations, helping libraries align collections with both budget realities and open research goals.

• Strategic Research Collaboration (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  In today’s interconnected research landscape, collaboration is no longer optional, it’s essential. This course explores how Web of Science data can uncover patterns of global research partnerships and why achieving balanced, inclusive collaboration is critical for advancing scientific discovery. We’ll examine the role of unified data analysis in identifying collaboration networks, reducing regional silos, and fostering equitable participation across geographies. Attendees will learn practical strategies for leveraging Web of Science data and normalized metrics to inform institutional decisions, strengthen partnerships, and maximize research impact on a global scale.

• Retraction Awareness - Safeguarding Scientific Integrity (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  Retractions in scholarly publishing are on the rise, posing challenges for maintaining research credibility. Join us to discover how Clarivate provides timely and transparent retraction data across its solutions, enabling researchers to quickly identify retracted publications and uphold the integrity of their work throughout the research lifecycle.

• 2025 Web of Science & InCites Highlights (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  Here I present the 2025 highlights of Web of Science and InCites. This session provides a deep dive into the newest features, data enhancements, and strategic updates designed to empower your research evaluation and analytics. What to Expect: • A guided tour of new functionalities and interface improvements • Insights into expanded data coverage and metrics • Use cases demonstrating how institutions are leveraging these tools • Live Q&A

• Enhancing the Web of Science search experience (1h)

  by Jamal

  1 Lessonin English, Research, Publishing, Analytics

  Since its inception, Web of Science has consistently led the way in innovation, anticipating and meeting researchers’ needs as technologies evolve. Smart Search is the new, default search experience in Web of Science, designed to be more intuitive and multilingual. Powered by semantic search and natural language processing, it allows users to enter queries in natural language and returns AI-ranked results for both documents and researchers. Join this session to learn more about the enhanced search experience, and about the Advanced Search and generative-AI-powered Web of Science Research Assistant for discovering relevant research faster, easier, and more effective.