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Renormalized Impact Factor

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  • Ana M. Ramírez

    (National Autonomous University of Mexico)

  • Esther O. García

    (National Autonomous University of Mexico)

  • J. Antonio Del Río

    (National Autonomous University of Mexico)

Abstract

Many aspects determine the quality of scientific journals. The impact factor is one of these quantitative parameters. However, the impact factor has a strong dependence on the journal discipline. This dependence forbids a direct comparison between different journals without introducing external considerations. In this paper, a renormalized impact factor, Fr, inspired in the definition of dimensionless physical parameters, is proposed. Fr allows a direct comparison among journals classified into different categories and, furthermore, the time evolution analysis of the journal's role in its field.

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  • Ana M. Ramírez & Esther O. García & J. Antonio Del Río, 2000. "Renormalized Impact Factor," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 47(1), pages 3-9, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:scient:v:47:y:2000:i:1:d:10.1023_a:1005600807292
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1005600807292
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