Impact Factor 2018: The Impact Factor measures the average number of citations received in a particular year (2018) by papers published in the journal during the two preceding years (2016-2017).
Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate Analytics)
Real-Time Impact Factor 2018: The Real-Time Impact Factor dynamically tracks the average number of citations received in a particular year (2018) by papers published in the journal during the two preceding years (2016-2017).
Earlier before the year-based impact factor is announced, the Real-Time Impact Factor helps you appraise and predict the value and impact of scientific journals.
Article Volume 2018: The total number of citable items published in a particular year (2018).
