Journal impact measures: the Impact Factor

Abstract

The seminar on impact measures will first shed light on the best known and most controversial indicator, namely Garfield’s Journal Impact Factor. Its strengths and weaknesses as well as its correct use will be discussed thoroughly. Moreover the corresponding analytical tool, Clarivate Analytics’s Journal Citation Reports will be demonstrated.

Presented at the european summer school for scientometrics ESSS - July 16th, 2019 - Louvain