Scientometrics
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Volume 92: Issue 2
Some research ideas on Journal Impact Factors as a crucial topic in science dynamics
Author:
Juan Miguel Campanario Departamento de Física, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28871 Madrid, Spain

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Pages:
293–295
Online Publication Date:
10 Feb 2012
Publication Date:
01 Aug 2012
Article Category:
Brief Report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-012-0650-8
Keywords:
Impact factor; Research program; Science dynamics
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Abstract

In the interesting and provocative paper on Journal Impact Factors by Vanclay (in press) there are some interesting points worth further reflection. In this short commentary I will focus in those that I consider most relevant because they suggest some ideas that could be addressed by researchers interested in this topic.

  • Vanclay, J. K. Impact factor: Outdated artefact or stepping-stone to journal certification? Scientometrics. doi: .

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