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Determination of influence weights for scientific journals

An example from elementary particle physics

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A new citation matrix is proposed for the computation of journal influence weights applying Geller's methodology. Instead of self-citations, references to fringe journals are introduced and the proportions of all references (without self-citations) are used as matrix elements. On the basis of the determined weights, relative weights for fringe journals are calculated, i.e. the initial set (core) of journals is extended and simultaneously a rank order is obtained (by total influence and influence per article). The procedure is examplified on elementary particle physics (EPP) journals. Using first a reference/citation criterion, eight core journals were determined by iteration and then influence weights were calculated. A ranking by total influence and influence per article is presented for core and fringe journals in EPP.

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Todorov, R. Determination of influence weights for scientific journals. Scientometrics 6, 127–137 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02021288

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