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Some research ideas on Journal Impact Factors as a crucial topic in science dynamics

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In the interesting and provocative paper on Journal Impact Factors by Vanclay (in press) there are some interesting points worth further reflection. In this short commentary I will focus in those that I consider most relevant because they suggest some ideas that could be addressed by researchers interested in this topic.

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  • Vanclay, J. K. Impact factor: Outdated artefact or stepping-stone to journal certification? Scientometrics. doi:10.1007/s11192-011-0561-0.

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  1. Departamento de Física, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, 28871, Madrid, Spain

    Juan Miguel Campanario

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Campanario, J.M. Some research ideas on Journal Impact Factors as a crucial topic in science dynamics. Scientometrics 92, 293–295 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-012-0650-8

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