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Impact Factor

Metric Information

Calculated By: Clarivate
Update Frequency: Annually (June)

Formula Summary

DRAFT – REVIEW: Calculated by dividing the number of citations in the JCR year by the total number of citable items published in the two previous years.

Strengths

DRAFT – REVIEW: Widely recognized, used globally for tenure and funding decisions.

Limitations

DRAFT – REVIEW: Heavily influenced by review articles; varies significantly across disciplines; proprietary to Clarivate.

Written and reviewed by named authors Every page is bylined with real credentials, linked to ORCID or Google Scholar — no anonymous “Team” posts.

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