Year: 2010
Type: preprint
Abstract: We investigate the journal impact factor, focusing on the applied mathematics category. We discuss impact factor manipulation and demonstrate that the impact factor gives an inaccurate view of journal quality, which is poorly correlated with expert opinion.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Arnold, Douglas N., Fowler, Kristine K.
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4394643652