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Area of Science:

  • Bibliometrics
  • Scholarly Communication
  • Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Background:

  • Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and CiteScore are prominent bibliometric indicators used to assess journal impact.
  • Both metrics utilize citation data but differ in calculation methodologies and journal coverage.
  • A key distinction lies in the categorization of 'Pharmacy' as a distinct subject area in CiteScore, unlike in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the Journal Impact Factor and CiteScore metrics.
  • To highlight the differences in how these metrics rank pharmacy journals.
  • To analyze the impact of subject area categorization on journal quartile placement.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of Journal Impact Factor and CiteScore data.
  • Examination of subject area classifications within JCR and CiteScore.
  • Evaluation of journal quartile rankings for pharmacy journals under both systems.

Main Results:

  • Pharmacy journals are classified differently by Journal Impact Factor and CiteScore.
  • Journal Impact Factor merges pharmacy with pharmacology, affecting quartile placement.
  • CiteScore recognizes Pharmacy as an independent subject area, providing a distinct quartile distribution.

Conclusions:

  • CiteScore offers a more accurate representation of pharmacy journal impact and quartile ranking.
  • The distinct categorization of Pharmacy in CiteScore benefits pharmacy journals' visibility and positioning.
  • Researchers and librarians should consider these differences when evaluating pharmacy journals.