Scientific eminence of journals: the Garfield Factor and the Current Contribution Index
Introduction
Relevance, validity and applicability are the main factors used to characterize the scientific eminence of journals. Relevance refers to the thematic overlap of information in the journal with the interest (activity field) of the reader. Validity refers to the reliability of the results (methods, data, relationships, conclusions, etc.), and applicability refers to the potential use of the information published. Scientometrics cannot measure the inherent value or impact of information directly. Nevertheless, it can be used indirectly, via citations. References made by the authors can be assumed to be proof of the use of the information in the ...
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