Scrambling for higher metrics in the Journal Impact Factor bubble period: a real-world problem in science management and its implications
Universities and funders in many countries have been using Journal Impact Factor (JIF) as an indicator for research and grant assessment despite its controversial nature as a statistical representation of scientific quality. This study investigates how the changes of JIF over the years can affect it...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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LLC "CPC "Business Perspectives"
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Problems and Perspectives in Management |
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| Online Access: | https://businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/13084/PPM_2020_01_Tran.pdf |