Impact factor: Imperfect but not yet replaceable
S Brody - Scientometrics, 2013 - Springer
Scientometrics, 2013•Springer
A recent critique of the use of journal impact factors (IF) by Vanclay noted imprecision and
misuses of IF. However, the substantial alternatives he suggested offer no clear
improvement over IF as a single measure of scholarly impact of a journal, leaving IF as not
yet replaceable.
misuses of IF. However, the substantial alternatives he suggested offer no clear
improvement over IF as a single measure of scholarly impact of a journal, leaving IF as not
yet replaceable.
Abstract
A recent critique of the use of journal impact factors (IF) by Vanclay noted imprecision and misuses of IF. However, the substantial alternatives he suggested offer no clear improvement over IF as a single measure of scholarly impact of a journal, leaving IF as not yet replaceable.
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