Sustainable Development Goals Mapping Tool
Lingnan's SDG Mapping Tool (Beta)
In support of the University's commitment to SDG contributions, the Library has developed its own SDG Mapping Tool, which references the latest Elsevier queries to identify SDGs relevant to your manuscript. To use it, simply provide the title, abstract, and keywords of your manuscript; the SDG mapping results will be sent to your Lingnan email within 4 hours.
User Guide & Technical Notes (Click to view details)
How It Works
The tool utilizes the latest SDG mapping queries developed by Elsevier. By matching standard SDG classification keywords against the Title, Abstract, and Keywords of the publication you provide, the system identifies which of the 17 global goals connect to your research.
Submission Requirements
- Language: All inputs must be in English.
- Character Limits: Please adhere to the maximum character limits specified for each field in the tool.
What to Expect
- Direct Delivery: Once your submission is processed, the SDG mapping results will be sent directly to your Lingnan email address within 4 hours.
Note: These SDG mapping results are for reference only. In addition to your author-provided fields (Title, Abstract, and Keywords), Scopus utilizes a predictive machine learning model and system-generated metadata (such as Indexed Terms and Subject Areas) to classify SDGs. Hence, discrepancies may occur compared to the final mapping published on Scopus.
Additional SDG Mapping & Analytical Tools
SDG Mapping Used in QS & THE Rankings
Both QS and THE utilize Elsevier's SciVal / Scopus SDG metrics for their respective rankings. Below are the official SDG mapping queries adopted by Elsevier:
Using SciVal, you can also:
- Explore SDG-related publications
Simply click on the SDG icon you wish to view, then click "Analyze in more detail" - Track metrics relevant to THE Impact Rankings
On the chart, click the "Add entities to chart" button, then select the entities you wish to analyze (e.g., Lingnan University)
info You need an Elsevier account to access SciVal. If you do not have one, you may create an account following this guide.
Additional SDG Mapping Resources
Several institutions have developed independent keyword tools for SDG identification:
- SDG classification service by Aurora
A classifier that maps text fragments to their relevant SDGs - SDG Keywords Mapping by University of Auckland
A comprehensive keyword list for identifying SDG-relevant research - SDG Keywords & Classifier by HKUST
A dual-purpose tool that serves as both an SDG keyword database and an SDG text classifier
More Library SDG Support
What are UN SDGs?
This page consolidates essential information about the UN SDGs and their role in major university rankings.
Lingnan's Research Contributions to SDGs
The Library has prepared an SDG Dashboard to provide an overview of Lingnan's impactful research contributions toward the UN SDGs. Check it out now!
Have Question?
For enquiry, please contact the Library - Research Support Team:
Tel: 2616-8553
Email: scholars@LN.edu.hk
