Research Help
📊 Citation Search Service
The Tariq Amin Library offers a Citation Search Service to support faculty members in verifying citation counts of their research publications. This service is particularly useful for faculty applying for fellowships, research grants, promotions, and academic awards.
The library reviews all requests to ensure responsible and appropriate use of this service. If a request cannot be accommodated, the library team will guide users on alternative methods to obtain citation information independently.
🎯 Purpose of Citation Search Service
This service helps faculty members:
✔ Verify citation counts of publications
✔ Support applications for grants and fellowships
✔ Strengthen promotion and academic evaluation applications
✔ Track research impact and visibility
✔ Obtain officially compiled citation reports
🔍 How the Service Works
Library staff will use recognized academic databases such as:
- Web of Science
- Scopus
- Google Scholar (when required)
Based on the search results, the library will prepare a Standard Citation Report which may include:
📄 List of author’s publications indexed in databases
📊 Total citation count of publications
📉 Citation count excluding self-citations (if available)
📈 Research impact indicators (if applicable)
The citation report will be compiled and verified to ensure accuracy and reliability.
👩🏫 Eligibility
his service is available for:
- Faculty members
- Researchers affiliated with the university
- Staff requiring citation support for academic purposes
This service is intended for:
✔ Fellowship applications
✔ Research grants
✔ Academic promotions
✔ Awards and recognitions
This service is not intended for personal use, such as:
❌ Job applications
❌ Personal academic tracking
❌ Non-academic purposes
The library reserves the right to accept or decline requests based on scope and availability.
📩 Request Process
To request a Citation Search Service, please submit:
- Completed request form (if available)
- Updated list of publications
- Purpose of citation report
- Deadline (if applicable)
Publication list should preferably not exceed 5 publications.
Once the request is received, library staff will:
- Review request details
- Confirm scope and timeline
- Begin citation search and verification
- Prepare citation report
Library staff will contact the requester to confirm details before preparing the final report.
⏳ Processing Time
- Standard citation report may take 5–8 working days
- Complex requests may require additional time
- Additional requirements may affect completion timeline
Users are encouraged to submit requests well in advance of deadlines.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Requests may be declined if timeline requirements cannot be met
- Changes or revisions after report preparation may be treated as a new request
- Additional requests may require extra processing time
- Accuracy depends on database indexing and available records
