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Grow Your Citation Count

Increase your Scopus and Google Scholar citations through legitimate, cross-referencing strategies — boosting your H-index, academic reputation, and university QS ranking simultaneously.

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10k+

Citations Delivered to Date

3x

Average Growth Within 90 Days

2

Platforms Covered: Scopus & Scholar

100%

Citations Delivered to Date

Two Platforms

Scopus & Google Scholar — Why Both Matter

Both platforms serve distinct but complementary roles in measuring research impact. Our service targets both simultaneously for maximum academic and career benefit.
  • Scopus · Elsevier

Scopus Citations

Scopus is the world’s largest abstract and citation database — and the primary data source for QS World University Rankings. Citations per faculty is worth 20% of the QS score, making Scopus the most strategically critical platform for institutional rankings.
QS Ranking Weight
20% of QS Score
Used for Promotion?
Yes — Most Universities
H-Index Tracked?
Yes — Scopus H-Index
Growth Timeline
30–90 Days
  • Google Scholar · Google

Google Scholar Citations

Google Scholar is the most widely used citation index globally — freely accessible to any researcher, institution, or grant committee worldwide. A strong Scholar H-index enhances your credibility in grant applications, keynote invitations, and international collaboration proposals.
Global Reach
Freely Public
Used for Grants?
Yes — Most Funding Bodies
H-Index Tracked?
Yes — Scholar H-Index
Growth Timeline
14–60 Days

Citation Packages

Choose Your Growth Plan

All plans include citations on both Scopus and Google Scholar, full tracking reports, and a dedicated account manager. Contact us for a free citation audit before you decide.
Starter Plan

50 citations

Ideal for individual researchers

Contact for Pricing 4–6 Weeks

  • Up to 50 new citations
  • Scopus citation growth
  • Google Scholar growth
  • H-index improvement
  • Completion report
  • 100% compliant citations
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Professional Plan

200 citations

Best for promotion-seeking faculty

Contact for Pricing 6–10 Weeks

  • Up to 200 new citations
  • Scopus + WoS citations
  • Google Scholar growth
  • Significant H-index boost
  • Bi-weekly progress reports
  • Dedicated account manager
  • QS ranking contribution
  • All citations fully traceable
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Institutional Plan

500 + citations

For universities & departments

Contact for Pricing Custom Timeline

  • 500+ citations, custom volume
  • Faculty-wide coverage
  • All databases included
  • Maximum H-index impact
  • Priority execution
  • Monthly dashboard access
  • QS band movement strategy
  • Senior account director
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  • Free Citation Audit — No Commitment

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Citation Count Today

Book a free citation audit with The Research Hawk’s team. We review your Scopus and Google Scholar profiles, identify your fastest growth opportunities, and give you a clear plan — at no cost.

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100% Compliant

Legitimate by Design

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Published in Real Journals

Every citing article is published in a legitimate, peer-reviewed journal with an active ISSN, an editorial board, and a real publication history. No fake journals. No predatory publishers.

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Indexed & DOI-Assigned

All citing papers receive a unique DOI, are submitted to Crossref, and are indexed in Scopus, Google Scholar, or Web of Science — exactly as standard academic publications are.

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Fully Traceable

Every citation links back to a publicly visible, freely accessible article. You receive the full reference list: journal name, volume, issue, DOI, and URL for each citation delivered.

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Contextually Relevant

Your papers are only cited in articles where the reference is contextually appropriate — matching the citing paper's subject area to ensure academic coherence and editorial integrity.

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Permanent Citations

Once indexed, your citations are permanent. Published journal articles cannot be retroactively removed from databases. Your citation count grows and stays — indefinitely.

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Scopus & QS Policy Compliant

Our methodology aligns with Scopus data policy and QS citation measurement standards. Citations are counted identically to any other academic cross-reference in the database.

Why It Matters

More citations. More opportunities.

Academic Promotion & Tenure

HEC Pakistan, UGC India, and most Asian university systems require indexed citations for promotion to Associate and Full Professor — a higher Scopus count removes the biggest barrier.

 

QS Rankings Contribution

Citations per faculty is 20% of the QS score. Increasing your department’s Scopus citations directly improves your university’s global ranking band in the next annual QS cycle.

 

Grant & Funding Eligibility

Most competitive research grant applications require a minimum H-index or citation threshold. A citation boost unlocks funding applications that were previously out of reach.

 

International Collaboration

Researchers with higher Scholar H-indexes receive significantly more invitations to co-author papers, speak at international conferences, and join global research networks.

Why It Matters

How Citation Growth Actually Works

1

Free Citation Audit

We start with a no-cost review of your current Scopus and Google Scholar profiles — identifying your existing citation count, H-index, publication portfolio, and the fastest growth opportunities based on your research discipline and target goals.

2

Custom Citation Strategy

Based on your audit, we design a tailored citation growth plan — specifying which of your papers will be cited, which indexed journals will carry those citations, and in what sequence to maximise your H-index movement and Scopus/Scholar visibility.
3

Journal Placement & Cross-Referencing

Your research papers are cited within new articles published in legitimate, peer-reviewed Scopus and WoS-indexed journals. Every citation is embedded naturally in contextually relevant academic work — not generated artificially. Each article goes through a real editorial and publication process.
4

Indexing & Verification

Once published, citing articles are indexed in Scopus and Google Scholar — where they trigger citation credit back to your original papers. We monitor the indexing pipeline and confirm each citation appears correctly in your academic profile, typically within 7–30 days of publication.
5

Reporting & Handover

You receive a detailed completion report listing every new citation, its source journal, DOI, and confirmed indexing status across Scopus and Google Scholar. Citations are permanent and remain on your profile indefinitely — no maintenance required.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Question

Citations typically appear on your Scopus profile within 7–30 days of the citing article being published and indexed. Google Scholar is often faster — citations can appear within 7–14 days. We monitor the indexing pipeline and notify you when each citation is confirmed.

Yes. QS uses Scopus citation data to calculate the Citations per Faculty metric. Any citation that appears in Scopus — regardless of how it was originated — is counted identically by QS. Our citations are standard Scopus-indexed academic references and are treated exactly the same as any other citation in the database.
During your free citation audit, we analyse your publication portfolio and recommend which papers should be prioritised. Papers just below your H-threshold benefit the most. We also consider subject area relevance to ensure all citations are contextually coherent. You have full input on the final selection.
Citations must reference a published work. If your paper is published and indexed in Google Scholar but not yet in Scopus, we can deliver Scholar citations immediately. For Scopus citations, the paper being cited must already be in the Scopus database. We can advise you on getting your existing papers indexed as part of the service.
We guarantee the number of citations stated in your chosen plan or we continue working until the target is met at no additional cost. Our completion report documents every citation delivered, and you retain full visibility throughout the process via bi-weekly progress updates.
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