Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Baru
Faktor Dampak
2019-2020
33.0
-0.2 %
Tren Faktor Dampak
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Faktor Dampak
Faktor Dampak Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics 2019-2020 adalah 33.0, yang baru saja diperbarui pada tahun 2020.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Journal Impact IF
The 2019-2020 Journal Impact IF of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 33.0, which is just updated in 2020.
Faktor Dampak Tertinggi
37.846
Highest Faktor Dampak
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
The highest Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 37.846.
Faktor Dampak Terendah
23.333
Lowest Faktor Dampak
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
The lowest Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 23.333.
Tingkat Pertumbuhan Total
24.8%
IF Total Growth Rate
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
The total growth rate of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics IF is 24.8%.
Tingkat Pertumbuhan Tahunan
2.8%
IF Annual Growth Rate
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
The annual growth rate of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics IF is 2.8%.
Peringkat Faktor Dampak
| Subkategori | Kuartil | Pangkat | Persentase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space and Planetary Science | Q1 | 1/92 |
Space and Planetary Science 99% |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | Q1 | 1/82 |
Astronomy and Astrophysics 99% |
Faktor Dampak Ranking
· In the Space and Planetary Science research field, the Quartile of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is Q1. Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has been ranked #1 over 92 related journals in the Space and Planetary Science research category. The ranking percentile of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is around 99% in the field of Space and Planetary Science.
· In the Space and Planetary Science research field, the Quartile of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is Q1. Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has been ranked #1 over 92 related journals in the Space and Planetary Science research category. The ranking percentile of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is around 99% in the field of Space and Planetary Science.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· In the Astronomy and Astrophysics research field, the Quartile of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is Q1. Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has been ranked #1 over 82 related journals in the Astronomy and Astrophysics research category. The ranking percentile of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is around 99% in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
Jurnal Akademik Terkait
Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Astrophysical Journal Letters
Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series
Space Science Reviews
Astronomical Journal
Astrophysical Journal
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics
Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Physics of the Dark Universe
Astrobiology
New Astronomy Reviews
Journal of High Energy Astrophysics
Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth
Icarus
ACS Earth and Space Chemistry
Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate
Living Reviews in Solar Physics
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Total Publikasi
868
Total Kutipan
316353
Volume Publikasi Tahunan
Catatan Kutipan Tahunan
Tren Kolaborasi Internasional
Tren Dokumen yang Dikutip
Faktor Dampak Sejarah
| Tahun | Faktor Dampak |
|---|---|
| Tahun | Faktor Dampak |
| 2019-2020 | 33.0 |
| 2018-2019 | 33.069 |
| 2017-2018 | 24.912 |
| 2016-2017 | 30.733 |
| 2015-2016 | 37.846 |
| 2014-2015 | 33.346 |
| 2013-2014 | 24.037 |
| 2012-2013 | 23.333 |
| 2011-2012 | 26.452 |
Faktor Dampak History
· The 2019-2020 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 33.0
· The 2019-2020 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 33.0
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2018-2019 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 33.069
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2017-2018 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 24.912
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2016-2017 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 30.733
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2015-2016 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 37.846
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2014-2015 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 33.346
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2013-2014 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 24.037
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2012-2013 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 23.333
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The 2011-2012 Faktor Dampak of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 26.452
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
Kumpulan Data Publikasi / Kutipan
| Tahun | Publikasi | Kutipan |
|---|---|---|
| Tahun | Publikasi | Kutipan |
| 1964 | 14 | 17 |
| 1965 | 11 | 43 |
| 1966 | 11 | 50 |
| 1967 | 19 | 137 |
| 1968 | 13 | 158 |
| 1969 | 16 | 206 |
| 1970 | 11 | 311 |
| 1971 | 12 | 359 |
| 1972 | 10 | 418 |
| 1973 | 14 | 516 |
| 1974 | 14 | 579 |
| 1975 | 13 | 569 |
| 1976 | 15 | 524 |
| 1977 | 16 | 795 |
| 1978 | 20 | 501 |
| 1979 | 15 | 657 |
| 1980 | 13 | 919 |
| 1981 | 13 | 936 |
| 1982 | 18 | 786 |
| 1983 | 9 | 900 |
| 1984 | 18 | 1069 |
| 1985 | 15 | 1134 |
| 1986 | 16 | 1174 |
| 1987 | 19 | 1380 |
| 1988 | 15 | 1598 |
| 1989 | 15 | 1674 |
| 1990 | 16 | 1619 |
| 1991 | 19 | 1685 |
| 1992 | 18 | 1366 |
| 1993 | 17 | 1426 |
| 1994 | 13 | 1402 |
| 1995 | 20 | 1882 |
| 1996 | 17 | 2329 |
| 1997 | 15 | 3750 |
| 1998 | 14 | 4341 |
| 1999 | 15 | 5377 |
| 2000 | 18 | 5201 |
| 2001 | 14 | 6908 |
| 2002 | 16 | 6915 |
| 2003 | 17 | 7579 |
| 2004 | 15 | 7777 |
| 2005 | 20 | 7724 |
| 2006 | 12 | 8945 |
| 2007 | 13 | 9423 |
| 2008 | 14 | 9409 |
| 2009 | 13 | 12218 |
| 2010 | 24 | 11833 |
| 2011 | 12 | 12790 |
| 2012 | 14 | 13959 |
| 2013 | 12 | 16045 |
| 2014 | 14 | 15962 |
| 2015 | 15 | 17892 |
| 2016 | 16 | 18923 |
| 2017 | 10 | 19928 |
| 2018 | 16 | 21560 |
| 2019 | 15 | 19449 |
| 2020 | 16 | 22727 |
| 2021 | 0 | 599 |
Publications Cites Dataset
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 17 citations in 1964.
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 17 citations in 1964.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 11 reports and received 43 citations in 1965.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 11 reports and received 50 citations in 1966.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 19 reports and received 137 citations in 1967.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 13 reports and received 158 citations in 1968.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 206 citations in 1969.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 11 reports and received 311 citations in 1970.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 12 reports and received 359 citations in 1971.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 10 reports and received 418 citations in 1972.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 516 citations in 1973.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 579 citations in 1974.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 13 reports and received 569 citations in 1975.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 524 citations in 1976.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 795 citations in 1977.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 20 reports and received 501 citations in 1978.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 657 citations in 1979.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 13 reports and received 919 citations in 1980.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 13 reports and received 936 citations in 1981.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 18 reports and received 786 citations in 1982.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 9 reports and received 900 citations in 1983.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 18 reports and received 1069 citations in 1984.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 1134 citations in 1985.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 1174 citations in 1986.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 19 reports and received 1380 citations in 1987.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 1598 citations in 1988.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 1674 citations in 1989.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 1619 citations in 1990.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 19 reports and received 1685 citations in 1991.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 18 reports and received 1366 citations in 1992.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 17 reports and received 1426 citations in 1993.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 13 reports and received 1402 citations in 1994.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 20 reports and received 1882 citations in 1995.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 17 reports and received 2329 citations in 1996.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 3750 citations in 1997.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 4341 citations in 1998.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 5377 citations in 1999.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 18 reports and received 5201 citations in 2000.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 6908 citations in 2001.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 6915 citations in 2002.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 17 reports and received 7579 citations in 2003.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 7777 citations in 2004.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 20 reports and received 7724 citations in 2005.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 12 reports and received 8945 citations in 2006.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 13 reports and received 9423 citations in 2007.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 9409 citations in 2008.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 13 reports and received 12218 citations in 2009.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 24 reports and received 11833 citations in 2010.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 12 reports and received 12790 citations in 2011.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 13959 citations in 2012.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 12 reports and received 16045 citations in 2013.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 14 reports and received 15962 citations in 2014.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 17892 citations in 2015.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 18923 citations in 2016.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 10 reports and received 19928 citations in 2017.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 21560 citations in 2018.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 15 reports and received 19449 citations in 2019.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 16 reports and received 22727 citations in 2020.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics has published 0 reports and received 599 citations in 2021.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The total publications of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 868.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
· The total citations of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 316353.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Profil Jurnal
Pengantar
The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics, in publication since 1963, covers the significant developments in the field of astronomy and astrophysics, including: the sun; solar system and extrasolar planets; stars; the interstellar medium; galaxy and galaxies; active galactic nuclei; cosmology; and instrumentation and techniques, and the history of the development of new areas of research. The Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is an annual peer reviewed scientific journal published by Annual Reviews. The editors-in-chief are Ewine van Dishoeck and Robert C. Kennicutt. The journal reviews scientific literature pertaining to local and distant celestial entities throughout the observable universe, as well as cosmology, instrumentation, techniques, and the history of developments. It was established in 1963.
ISSN
0066-4146
ISSN
The ISSN of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
0066-4146
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An ISSN is an 8-digit code used to identify newspapers, journals, magazines and periodicals of all kinds and on all media–print and electronic.
The ISSN of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
0066-4146
.
An ISSN is an 8-digit code used to identify newspapers, journals, magazines and periodicals of all kinds and on all media–print and electronic.
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ISSN (Online)
1545-4282
ISSN (Online)
The ISSN (Online) of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
1545-4282
.
An ISSN is an 8-digit code used to identify newspapers, journals, magazines and periodicals of all kinds and on all media–print and electronic.
The ISSN (Online) of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
1545-4282
.
An ISSN is an 8-digit code used to identify newspapers, journals, magazines and periodicals of all kinds and on all media–print and electronic.
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Penerbit
Annual Reviews Inc.
Publisher
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is published by
Annual Reviews Inc.
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Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is published by
Annual Reviews Inc.
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Frekuensi Publikasi
Annual
Publication Frequency
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics publishes reports
Annual
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Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics publishes reports
Annual
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Sejarah
1990-2019
Coverage
The Publication History of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics covers
1990-2019
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The Publication History of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics covers
1990-2019
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Open Access
NO
Akses Terbuka
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is Subscription-based (non-OA) Journal. Publishers own the rights to the articles in their journals. Anyone who wants to read the articles should pay by individual or institution to access the articles. Anyone who wants to use the articles in any way must obtain permission from the publishers.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is Subscription-based (non-OA) Journal. Publishers own the rights to the articles in their journals. Anyone who wants to read the articles should pay by individual or institution to access the articles. Anyone who wants to use the articles in any way must obtain permission from the publishers.
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Biaya Publikasi
Review
Publication Fee
There is no publication fee for submiting manuscript to Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is Subscription-based (non-OA) Journal. Publishers own the rights to the articles in their journals. Anyone who wants to read the articles should pay by individual or institution to access the articles.
There is no publication fee for submiting manuscript to Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is Subscription-based (non-OA) Journal. Publishers own the rights to the articles in their journals. Anyone who wants to read the articles should pay by individual or institution to access the articles.
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Bahasa
English
Language
The language of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
English
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The language of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
English
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Negara / Wilayah
United States
Country/Region
The publisher of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
Annual Reviews Inc.
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which locates in
United States
.
The publisher of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is
Annual Reviews Inc.
,
which locates in
United States
.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics Key Factor Analysis
Jurnal Akademik Populer
Apa Faktor Dampak?
Faktor dampak (IF) sering digunakan sebagai indikator pentingnya jurnal bagi bidangnya. Ini pertama kali diperkenalkan oleh Eugene Garfield, pendiri Institute for Scientific Information. Meskipun IF banyak digunakan oleh institusi dan dokter, orang memiliki kesalahpahaman yang tersebar luas mengenai metode penghitungan jurnal IF, signifikansinya dan bagaimana hal itu dapat digunakan. IF jurnal tidak terkait dengan faktor-faktor seperti kualitas proses peer review dan kualitas konten jurnal, tetapi merupakan ukuran yang mencerminkan jumlah rata-rata kutipan untuk artikel yang diterbitkan di jurnal, buku, tesis, laporan proyek, surat kabar. , prosiding konferensi / seminar, dokumen yang diterbitkan di internet, catatan, dan dokumen lain yang disetujui.
Faktor dampak biasanya digunakan untuk mengevaluasi kepentingan relatif jurnal dalam bidangnya dan untuk mengukur frekuensi kutipan "rata-rata artikel" dalam jurnal dalam periode waktu tertentu. Jurnal yang menerbitkan lebih banyak artikel review akan mendapatkan IF tertinggi. Jurnal dengan IF yang lebih tinggi diyakini lebih penting daripada jurnal dengan IF yang lebih rendah. Menurut Eugene Garfield "dampak hanya mencerminkan kemampuan jurnal dan editor untuk menarik makalah terbaik yang tersedia." Jurnal yang menerbitkan lebih banyak artikel review akan mendapatkan IF maksimal.
What is Impact Factor?
The impact factor (IF) is frequently used as an indicator of the importance of a journal to its field. It was first introduced by Eugene Garfield, the founder of the Institute for Scientific Information. Although IF is widely used by institutions and clinicians, people have widespread misconception regarding the method for calculating the journal IF, its significance and how it can be utilized. The IF of a journal is not associated to the factors like quality of peer review process and quality of content of the journal, but is a measure that reflects the average number of citations to articles published in journals, books, thesis, project reports, newspapers, conference/seminar proceedings, documents published in internet, notes, and any other approved documents.
Impact factor is commonly used to evaluate the relative importance of a journal within its field and to measure the frequency with which the “average article” in a journal has been cited in a particular time period. Journal which publishes more review articles will get highest IFs. Journals with higher IFs believed to be more important than those with lower ones. According to Eugene Garfield “impact simply reflects the ability of the journals and editors to attract the best paper available.” Journal which publishes more review articles will get maximum IFs.