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The iCE approach for journal evaluation

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Recent research has shown that simple graphical representations of research performance can be obtained using two-dimensional maps based on impact (i) and citations (C). The product of impact and citations leads to an energy term (E). Indeed, using E as the third coordinate, three-dimensional landscape maps can be prepared. In this paper, instead of using the traditional impact factor and total citations received for journal evaluation, Article InfluenceTM and EigenfactorTM are used as substitutes. Article Influence becomes a measure of quality (i.e. a proxy for impact factor) and Eigenfactor is a proxy for size/quantity (like citations) and taken together, the product is an energy-like term. This can be used to measure the influence/prestige of a journal. It is also possible to propose a p-factor (where p = E 1/3) as an alternative measure of the prestige or prominence of a journal which plays the equivalent role of the h-index.

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    Gangan Prathap

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Prathap, G. The iCE approach for journal evaluation. Scientometrics 85, 561–565 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-010-0239-z

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