Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check whether a specific institution's publications are indexed in EI.

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1. Use the Engineering Village Platform

EI Compendex is hosted on Engineering Village, an Elsevier platform. To check any institution’s publication record:

• Visit Engineering Village (institutional access is required).

• Select the "Compendex" database.

• In the search field, use the query:

  scss

  affil("University Name")

  Example:

  scss

  affil("Tsinghua University")

• You can refine results by publication year, document type (conference/journal), or subject area.

This search returns a list of all indexed publications affiliated with that institution.

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2. Interpret the Results

Each result will show:

• Title of the paper

• Authors and affiliations

• Conference or journal name

• Indexing status (EI Compendex)

• Publication year and source

If the publication appears in these results, it's confirmed as EI-indexed.

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3. Alternative Search via Scopus

Although not identical, Scopus also indexes a significant portion of EI papers. You can:

• Visit scopus.com (also requires institutional login)

• Use an advanced search like:

  scss

  AFFIL("Shanghai Jiao Tong University") AND SRCTYPE(cp)

  This helps cross-reference conference paper output related to the institution.

However, Scopus and EI are not identical databases, so for EI-specific results, Engineering Village is preferred.

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4. Use Google Scholar for Preliminary Clues

If you lack access to paid databases, try Google Scholar:

• Search for:

  arduino

  "Tsinghua University" AND "EI Compendex"

• Or search by author/institution and scan the journal or conference names.

• Then manually check whether the venue is EI-indexed via iconf.org or a known indexing list.

This method is less precise, but useful for exploratory purposes.

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5. Ask the Institution or Authors Directly

If you need confirmation for academic purposes:

• Contact the university’s research office

• Reach out to the authors of the publication

• Ask for indexing proof, such as screenshots or indexing links

Authors often have access to formal indexing notifications and certificates.

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6. Confirm Conference EI Status Before Publishing

If you plan to publish and want the paper indexed under your institution’s name, use trusted sources like:

• iconf.org: Find well-reviewed, long-running international conferences

• Publisher websites (IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, etc.)

• Conference announcements clearly marked with “EI Compendex indexing” and past index records

Publishing through verified channels ensures your paper will contribute to your institution’s academic output in EI.

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Final Thoughts

Checking whether an institution’s papers are indexed in EI Compendex is essential for assessing research impact and credibility. Tools like Engineering Village and directories such as iconf.org can help you identify reputable publication opportunities and verify past indexing records.

For academic planning, institutional benchmarking, or personal publication strategy—EI indexing status is a powerful indicator of research quality.