Register your publications in DiVA
You must provide accurate information when you publish and register your publications in DiVA (in cases where the library does not automatically retrieve your publication activity) so that the bibliometric analyses at Stockholm University are correct.
Register your publications in DiVA
Researchers at Stockholm University must register their publication activity in DiVA. This includes everything from popular science writings and books to scientific articles and monographs (President’s decision 2006-06-09, Dnr SU 301-1350-05).
Metadata for publications in journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus are automatically imported into DiVA (about 2,500 publications annually). If your articles are included in Web of Science or Scopus, you do not need to register them manually. All other written work must be registered manually in DiVA to ensure that the bibliometric analyses are accurate.
In cases where you need to register your publication in DiVA, you should always provide the exact same information as in the publication.
The library is responsible for collecting data and analyzing the scientific activities. The library also develop measurement methods in line with digital developments. Read more about the analyses conducted at Stockholm University under Bibliometrics and Publication Analysis.
How to register in DiVA
To achieve the highest possible quality of records, it is important to consider the following:
- The publication should be written during your employment at Stockholm University.
- Always check for duplicates before registering, by searching in Stockholm University's DiVA.
- The information registered should match what is stated in the publication.
- Prioritize registering publications from the current year.
- The publication must be published (except for partial works in doctoral dissertations).
- Always fill in your local user ID (your university account).
- Always fill in your ORCID.
- Always specify your department.
- Specify the subject category at least at the 3-digit level.
- Follow the guidelines in the quick reference guides (applies to articles, book chapters, and conference contributions).
Quick Reference Guides
Here are downloadable quick reference guides on how to register your publication in DiVA:
Guide Publication Type Article
Pdf, 1.9 MB. (977 Kb)
Guide Publication Type Book Chapter Pdf, 2 MB. (888 Kb)
Guide Publication Type Conference Contribution Pdf, 1.8 MB. (909 Kb)
Read more
Search in Stockholm University's DiVA before registration to avoid duplicates
Student Theses in DiVA
Students who wish to publish their thesis in full text or have questions about registration or publishing in DiVA should always contact their department. Not all departments approve the online publication of student theses.