Impact Factor Evaluation
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Category |
Item |
Weight |
Rating (0-1) |
Weighted Score |
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1. Journal Characteristics |
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0.20 |
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Age of the Journal |
0.03 |
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Regularity and Stability |
0.03 |
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Journal Title Relevance |
0.02 |
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Open Access Availability |
0.03 |
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Multilingual Nature of Articles |
0.02 |
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Website Multilingual Support |
0.02 |
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DOI and CrossMark Integration |
0.02 |
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Plagiarism Checks |
0.02 |
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Design and Layout of Journal |
0.01 |
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2. Editorial Board Quality |
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0.14 |
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Reputation of Editorial Board Members |
0.03 |
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Diversity of Editorial Team |
0.03 |
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Google Scholar and Database Inclusion |
0.03 |
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Editorial Process Quality |
0.02 |
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Editorial Experience and Expertise |
0.02 |
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Publisher Reputation |
0.01 |
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3. Article Quality |
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0.21 |
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Originality and Contribution |
0.03 |
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Scientific Quality |
0.03 |
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Technical Editing Quality |
0.03 |
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Reviewer Comments and Author Revisions |
0.03 |
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Presentation (Layout and Structure) |
0.03 |
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Plagiarism-Free Content |
0.03 |
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Contribution to the Field |
0.03 |
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4. Review Process |
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0.10 |
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Review Timeliness |
0.03 |
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Reviewer Expertise |
0.03 |
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Reviewer Comments Quality |
0.02 |
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Double-Blind/Single-Blind/Transparent Review |
0.02 |
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5. Indexing and Databases |
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0.10 |
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Prestigious Indexes |
0.03 |
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Visibility in Global Databases |
0.03 |
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Inclusion in Multidisciplinary Indexes |
0.02 |
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Indexing in Emerging Fields |
0.02 |
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6. Presentation and Accessibility |
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0.10 |
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User-Friendly Layout |
0.03 |
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Mobile-Friendly Design |
0.02 |
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Interactive Features |
0.02 |
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Accessibility to Researchers and Public |
0.03 |
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7. Editage Services |
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0.05 |
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Language Editing Services |
0.02 |
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Plagiarism Check Services |
0.01 |
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Formatting Services |
0.01 |
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Artwork and Figure Enhancement |
0.01 |
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8. COPE Compliance |
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0.04 |
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Ethical Guidelines |
0.01 |
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Integrity of Research |
0.01 |
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Handling of Misconduct |
0.01 |
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Author & Reviewer Conduct |
0.01 |
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9. Additional Considerations |
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0.06 |
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Exact Date of Publication |
0.01 |
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Journal Reviewers’ Quality |
0.01 |
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Uploading Articles in Europub |
0.02 |
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Activity on the CMS Platform |
0.02 |
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Total Impact Factor (EPIF) |
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1.00 |
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Calculation Method:
- Assign Ratings: Rate each item on a scale of 0-1.
- Calculate Weighted Score: Multiply the weight of each item by its rating.
- Sum Weighted Scores: Add up all the weighted scores to get the final impact factor.
Example Calculation:
- Suppose a journal has the following ratings:
- Journal Characteristics: 0.80
- Editorial Board Quality: 0.85
- Article Quality: 0.90
- Review Process: 0.80
- Indexing and Databases: 0.75
- Presentation and Accessibility: 0.70
- Editage Services: 0.85
- COPE Compliance: 0.90
- Additional Considerations: 0.80
Weighted Scores Calculation:
- Journal Characteristics: 0.20 × 0.80 = 0.16
- Editorial Board Quality: 0.15 × 0.85 = 0.1275
- Article Quality: 0.25 × 0.90 = 0.225
- Review Process: 0.10 × 0.80 = 0.08
- Indexing and Databases: 0.10 × 0.75 = 0.075
- Presentation and Accessibility: 0.10 × 0.70 = 0.07
- Editage Services: 0.05 × 0.85 = 0.0425
- COPE Compliance: 0.05 × 0.90 = 0.045
- Additional Considerations: 0.05 × 0.80 = 0.04
Total Impact Factor:
0.16 + 0.1275 + 0.225 + 0.08 + 0.075 + 0.07 + 0.0425 + 0.045 + 0.04 = 0.795
The final impact factor score, in this example, would be 0.795 (or 79.5%).
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Impact Factor Range |
Performance Rating |
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0.90 - 1.0 |
Excellent (A1) |
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0.7 - 0.89 |
Good (A2) |
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0.50 - 0.69 |
Average (A3) |
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0.0 - 0.49 |
Poor (A4) |
A1: The journal exhibits outstanding performance across all categories, showing exceptional quality, visibility, and ethical standards.
A2: The journal performs well, with solid quality and reliability but may have some areas for improvement.
A3: The journal meets basic standards but shows significant room for enhancement in several areas.
A4: The journal struggles with many criteria, indicating serious deficiencies in quality, visibility, or ethical practices.