Evaluating Academic Journals Using Impact Factor and Local Citation Score

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Main Author: Chung, Hye-Kyung
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Language:en
Published: 2007
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contents Evaluating Academic Journals Using Impact Factor and Local Citation Score Chung, Hye-Kyung Cost Effectiveness Citation Analysis Academic Libraries Library Services Periodicals Scores Comparative Analysis Case Studies This study presents a method for journal collection evaluation using citation analysis. Cost-per-use (CPU) for each title is used to measure cost-effectiveness with higher CPU scores indicating cost-effective titles. Use data are based on the impact factor and locally collected citation score of each title and is compared to the cost of managing and subscribing to journals. The study also conducts a case study to demonstrate how academic libraries could apply the method to local studies.
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spellingShingle Evaluating Academic Journals Using Impact Factor and Local Citation Score
Chung, Hye-Kyung
Cost Effectiveness
Citation Analysis
Academic Libraries
Library Services
Periodicals
Scores
Comparative Analysis
Case Studies
Evaluating Academic Journals Using Impact Factor and Local Citation Score Chung, Hye-Kyung Cost Effectiveness Citation Analysis Academic Libraries Library Services Periodicals Scores Comparative Analysis Case Studies This study presents a method for journal collection evaluation using citation analysis. Cost-per-use (CPU) for each title is used to measure cost-effectiveness with higher CPU scores indicating cost-effective titles. Use data are based on the impact factor and locally collected citation score of each title and is compared to the cost of managing and subscribing to journals. The study also conducts a case study to demonstrate how academic libraries could apply the method to local studies.
title Evaluating Academic Journals Using Impact Factor and Local Citation Score
topic Cost Effectiveness
Citation Analysis
Academic Libraries
Library Services
Periodicals
Scores
Comparative Analysis
Case Studies
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ762752