Defining the Impact Factor
The Impact Factor (IF) reflects how many citations, on average, the articles of a journal receive across a two-year period. It serves as a stand-in for the relative importance of a journal in its field. Remember that metrics from different sources are not directly comparable.
Details of the JMVRA Impact Factor
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current Impact Factor | 11.25 |
| Calculation Basis | Citations from Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar (calculated metric, not a Clarivate JIF) |
| Secondary Index | Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex |
| Calculation Period | A citation window of two years |
| ISSN | 2984-8911 (Online) |
| Established | 2023 |
Impact Factor Disclaimer
The Impact Factor of JMVRA differs from the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Impact Factor issued by Clarivate Analytics. Our IF of 11.25 is a calculated metric based on citations from Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar; it is not an official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor (JCR), and the method is explained on Impact Factor Details. When quoting JMVRA's IF in credentials or CVs, authors should state clearly that it is a "Google Scholar-based Impact Factor". Being precise about the source avoids misunderstandings with evaluators.
The Way Citations Are Counted
- Every Google Scholar citation of a paper published in JMVRA is tracked
- Citations drawn from the latest two full calendar years count
- Authors' self-citations are part of the total
- Each year the impact factor is recalculated and refreshed
Comparing Journal Metrics Properly
| Metric | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Journal Impact Factor | Clarivate (Web of Science) | Limited to journals in Web of Science |
| CiteScore | Scopus | Four-year window |
| SJR | SCImago (Scopus data) | Prestige-weighted |
| h5-index | Google Scholar Metrics | The most recent five full years |
| Impact factor of JMVRA: 11.25 | Derived from Google Scholar data | Not a Journal Impact Factor from Clarivate |
Citing JMVRA’s Impact Factor in Applications
Further reading: JMVRA impact factor explained and journal metrics compared.
Practical Tips for Reading and Citing Journal Impact Figures
Citation-based figures are easy to misread, especially when different sources calculate them differently. These habits help you describe journal metrics accurately and choose a venue for sound reasons.
- Name the source every time. Whenever you quote a metric in a CV, application or report, say which database or method produced it. A number without its source can mislead readers and committees.
- Never compare unlike measures. Figures built from different data sets and methods are not interchangeable. Compare journals only with the same measure drawn from the same source and the same period.
- Look at the article, not just the journal. A journal-level figure says little about your individual paper. Track citations, downloads and reuse of your own article as better evidence of its influence.
- Check how a metric is defined. Read the explanation of what is counted, which items are included and when data was collected. Understanding the definition prevents you from overstating what the figure means.
- Balance metrics with fit and quality. Judge a venue by its readership, review practice and subject match as well as any number. A good fit usually serves your career better than chasing a score.
Always state where a figure comes from, compare like with like, and let the quality of your own article carry more weight than any journal number.
Questions Researchers Often Ask
At-a-Glance Checklist
- Source statedGoogle Scholar data
- Not a JIFMention this when citing it
- Profile reviewedOpen it on your own
- Fair comparisonLike-for-like metrics only
- DatedFigures change
Overview of JMVRA Citation Metrics
An impact factor is meaningful only at the journal-level, while an h-index can belong to a journal or to an author. The 11.25 figure is a calculated metric based on citations from Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar, not an official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor (JCR). Citation counts and the h-index appear here only once verified; until then you can check them on the journal’s Google Scholar profile.
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