
Module 3: Journal Ranking and Analysis
This module highlights the main journal metrics used to evaluate journals. It looks in detail at the Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and how it is calculated as well as highlighting additional journal metrics and emerging journal ranking tools.
Contents
- About journal citation reports
- How is the journal impact factor calculated?
- Which journals in my area have the highest impact?
- What other metrics are available for journals in my area?
- Emerging journal ranking tools
- Journal impact factors: issues and limitations
- What additional ways are there to help me choose a journal?
- Conclusion: the 10 commandments of bibliometrics
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