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Long and Short-Term Impact of Papers in Applied Spectroscopy
Peter R Griffiths1, Michael W Blades2
11 Griffiths Consulting, LLC, Ogden, Utah, USA.
Applied Spectroscopy
|September 29, 2018
Summary
The journal impact factor is a poor measure of long-term research significance. Metrics like cited half-life better reflect the lasting influence of papers in Applied Spectroscopy.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scholarly Communication
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- The journal impact factor (JIF) has been a standard metric for evaluating scholarly journals since 1955.
- JIF is widely used in academia and publishing, influencing journal reputation and funding.
- A strong focus on metrics raises concerns about accurately assessing research impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the suitability of the journal impact factor for Applied Spectroscopy.
- To identify more appropriate metrics for assessing both short-term and long-term impact.
- To analyze citation patterns of highly cited papers to understand drivers of influence.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of citation data for papers published in Applied Spectroscopy.
- Comparison of the traditional impact factor with the five-year impact factor.
- Evaluation of cited half-life and citing half-life as long-term impact indicators.
- Categorization and comparison of highly cited papers based on content (e.g., data processing vs. specific applications).
Main Results:
- The traditional impact factor is a poor indicator of the long-term significance of papers in Applied Spectroscopy.
- The five-year impact factor offers a better measure of short-term impact.
- Cited half-life and citing half-life are superior metrics for assessing long-term influence.
- Papers detailing innovative data processing techniques receive more citations than those on specific spectroscopic applications (IR, Raman, LIBS).
Conclusions:
- The journal impact factor is inadequate for reflecting the enduring value of research published in Applied Spectroscopy.
- Cited half-life and citing half-life provide more robust measures of long-term research impact.
- Methodological innovations in data processing are key drivers of citation and influence in spectroscopy.
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