In search of best impact factor and citation indexed journals towards achieving the goals of universities
This paper provides an introduction to the concept and importance of journal impact factor (JIF), citation indexes. The paper takes the form of a short history of JIF, the importance of journal performance indicators, about calculating and determining JIF and the significance of using Citation I...
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| Language: | English English |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7599/1/In%20search%20of%20best%20impact%20factor%20and%20citation%20indexed%20journals%20towards%20achieving%20the%20goals%20of%20universities.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper provides an introduction to the concept and importance
of journal impact factor (JIF), citation indexes. The paper takes the
form of a short history of JIF, the importance of journal
performance indicators, about calculating and determining JIF and
the significance of using Citation Indexes. Elements of the factors
affecting impact factor namely scientometrics and journalology
were also highlighted. A guide to locating the best impact factor
journals in various research fields was demonstrated. Despite that
JIF is still a dilemma for some fields of research, academic members
are still subjected to the Key Performance Index (KPI) criteria
compliance for further promotion and excellence service awards on
top of the need to generate high impact research publications. |
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