impact factor

Are Impact Factors an Illusion?

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Are impact factors an illusion

Introduction Few numbers hold as much sway in academia as the impact factor. For decades, this little metric has determined careers, influenced funding decisions, and made or broken the reputations of journals. It looks neat and simple, giving the impression of objectivity in a system that is otherwise messy and political. But beneath its polished … Read more

Are We Being Manipulated with Toxic Academic Publishing Metrics?

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Introduction Academic publishing has long been guided by metrics. From impact factors and h-indices to citation counts and journal rankings, these numerical indicators are often treated as gospel in evaluating research quality, institutional performance, and even individual academic careers. For many scholars, these metrics determine not only where to publish but how their work is … Read more