The use and misuse of the 'impact factor' as a parameter for evaluation of scientific publication quality: a proposal to rationalize its application

Autor:	P.M.Z. Coelho, C.M.F. Antunes, H.M.A. Costa, E.G. Kroon, M.C. Sousa Lima, P.M. Linardi
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2003
Předmět:	Impact factor Multidisciplinary adjustment Citation index Bibliometric evaluation Medicine (General) R5-920 Biology (General) QH301-705.5
Zdroj:	Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, Vol 36, Iss 12, Pp 1605-1612 (2003)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	0100-879X 1414-431X
DOI:	10.1590/S0100-879X2003001200001
Popis:	We present a critical analysis of the generalized use of the "impact factor". By means of the Kruskal-Wallis test, it was shown that it is not possible to compare distinct disciplines using the impact factor without adjustments. After assigning the median journal the value of one (1.000), the impact factor value for each journal was calculated by the rule of three. The adjusted values were homogeneous, thus permitting comparison among distinct disciplines.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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