Journal article
Bias in the journal impact factor
Scientometrics, Vol.78(1), pp.3-12
2009
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Abstract
<p>The ISI journal impact factor (JIF) is based on a sample that may represent half the whole-of-life citations to some journals, but a small fraction (<10%) of the citations accruing to other journals. This disproportionate sampling means that the JIF provides a misleading indication of the true impact of journals, biased in favour of journals that have a rapid rather than a prolonged impact. Many journals exhibit a consistent pattern of citation accrual from year to year, so it may be possible to adjust the JIF to provide a more reliable indication of a journal’s impact.</p>
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- Title
- Bias in the journal impact factor
- Creators
- Jerome K Vanclay - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Scientometrics, Vol.78(1), pp.3-12
- Identifiers
- 1475; 991012821556602368
- Academic Unit
- School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Forest Research Centre; Science; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Journal article