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Impact factor
Can new measures of research impact replace the impact factor?
Traditional metrics for measuring scholarly impact, such as the impact factor of the journal, h-index, etc., are familiar to all researchers. But although still very popular, citation-based bibliometrics have been under criticism for various reasons, such as they cannot appropriately map
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Oct 17, 2013
Why you should not use the journal impact factor to evaluate research
This article delves a little deeper into the fallacies of the impact factor and points that you should consider when using it.
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Nov 4, 2013
Q : How is the Impact Factor calculated for a journal whose name changes?
Asked on September 9, 2014
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The impact factor: For better or for worse
The very words “Impact Factor” can send a shiver of fear through the spines of many journal editors as they contemplate the next number their journals will receive. Yet this measurement can be an aid to a journal if it is understood and treated with respect. Written by a group of ISMTE and EASE leaders, this article provides a history of the Impact Factor, explains how IF’s are awarded, and details ways in which your journal’s IF can be improved. This original article on the Impact Factor serves as an excellent resource for all Editorial Office staff.
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Aug 31, 2015
