Comments on a critique of the Thomson Reuters journal impact factor

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David A. Pendlebury
Jonathan Adams
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[1] Thomson Reuters,
[2] Thomson Reuters,undefined
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Scientometrics | 2012年 / 92卷
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Journal impact factor; Impact factor; Journal citation reports; Citation analysis; Scientific journals; Citation indicators; Bibliometrics; Influence measures; Criticism; Research evaluation;
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We discuss research evaluation, the nature of impact, and the use of the Thomson Reuters journal impact factor and other indicators in scientometrics in the light of recent commentary.
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