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Refining dermatology journal impact factors using PageRank.

Robert P Dellavalle¹, Lisa M Schilling, Marko A Rodriguez

¹Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Denver, USA. robert.dellavalle@uchsc.edu

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|May 15, 2007

Summary

Adjusting journal impact factor by citation origin refines dermatology journal rankings. This method better reflects journal prestige by weighting citations from more influential sources, offering a more accurate status measure.

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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

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Published on: October 24, 2019

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Bibliometrics
Journal Impact Factor Analysis

Background:

The standard journal impact factor relies on raw citation counts, neglecting the prestige of citing journals.
This study investigates the impact of citation origin on dermatology journal rankings.

Purpose of the Study:

To re-evaluate dermatology journal status by incorporating citation origin into impact factor calculations.
To assess how adjusting for citation origin alters the perceived impact and ranking of dermatology journals.

Main Methods:

A weighted PageRank algorithm was applied to 2003 impact factors of dermatology journals.
Citations from more frequently cited journals were given greater weight.

Main Results:

Journal rankings shifted, with some journals like Contact Dermatitis and Burns significantly improving their positions.
The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology advanced in rank, while others like Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery declined.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology's top ranking remained unaffected by this adjustment.

Conclusions:

Adjusting for citation origin offers a more nuanced and accurate measure of dermatology journal status.
Current impact factor metrics do not account for citation source quality, potentially misrepresenting journal influence.
Future measures could benefit from incorporating expert opinion, such as surveys of dermatologists' journal esteem.