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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
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Fast-growing open-access journals lose impact factors
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|March 30, 2023
Summary
Web of Science has delisted approximately 50 journals, impacting global scientific publishing. This action affects major publications, including one of the world's largest scientific journals.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific Publishing
- Journal Metrics
Background:
- Web of Science (WoS) has removed around 50 journals from its indexing.
- This action includes the delisting of a major international scientific journal.
- The criteria and impact of WoS journal selection are under scrutiny.
Discussion:
- The delisting raises questions about the transparency and criteria used by major indexing services.
- The decision could influence journal prestige, citation impact, and author submissions.
- This event highlights the dynamic nature of journal evaluation in scholarly communication.
Key Insights:
- A significant number of journals have been removed from the Web of Science Core Collection.
- The exclusion of a prominent journal signals a potential shift in WoS's editorial standards.
- The long-term consequences for the affected journals and the broader scientific community are yet to be determined.
Outlook:
- Future journal evaluations by WoS may become more rigorous.
- Scholarly publishers may need to adapt to evolving indexing standards.
- The incident could prompt discussions on alternative metrics for journal impact and quality.
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