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academic-publishing1 year ago•3 min saved

"Open-Access Publishers Face Allegations of Self-Citation Abuse"

Two major open-access publishers, MDPI and Frontiers, have been accused of excessive self-citation to inflate their journal impact factors, according to a study on SocArXiv. The study found that these publishers' journals have significantly higher self-citation rates compared to others, raising concerns about citation manipulation. Both publishers deny encouraging such practices and claim to have measures in place to monitor and prevent unethical citation behavior.

via Chemical & Engineering News|

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academic-publishing2 years ago•4 min saved

"Clarivate's Journal Citation Reports 2023: Redefining Trust and Impact in Research Evaluation"

The 2023 release of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) introduces comprehensive coverage and changes to the Journal Impact Factor (JIF), making it an indicator of both journal impact and trustworthiness. The JCR now includes over 21,500 high-quality academic journals across various disciplines, with an emphasis on transparency and inclusivity. All quality journals in the Arts and Humanities Citation Index and the Emerging Sources Citation Index now receive a JIF, promoting fairness and recognizing the value of open access and niche journals. The JCR also introduces the Journal Citation Indicator (JCI) for cross-disciplinary comparison. These changes aim to reinforce trust, transparency, and accountability in scholarly research.

via Research Information|

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science-and-research2 years ago•5 min saved

"Clarivate's 2023 Journal Citation Reports: Redefining Trust and Impact"

Clarivate has released the 2023 update to its annual Journal Citation Reports (JCR), providing insights into over 21,500 high-quality academic journals across various disciplines. This year, for the first time, more than 9,000 journals from over 3,000 publishers have received a Journal Impact Factor (JIF), including those in the Arts and Humanities Citation Index and the Emerging Sources Citation Index. The JCR aims to support research integrity and promote accurate journal evaluation by providing reliable indicators of trustworthiness and scholarly impact. The reports include a range of metrics and descriptive data to facilitate meaningful comparisons and insights for researchers, publishers, editors, librarians, and funders.

via PR Newswire|

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