Rishabh Jain

Entrepreneur; Trainer; Head of Product Solutions, LiveRamp

Finding new ways to engage with researchers to help them communicate better.

Chasing the impact factor: Is it worth the hassle?

The impact factor has for a long time been a measure of journal prestige. Most authors wish to publish their papers in the so called high impact journals, even though it means added costs in terms of time and effort. Is this trend of chasing the impact factor worth all the trouble?