Nothing wrong with the impact factor as long as it isn't a hindrance to free and timely flow of scientific research results, I should think.
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@o_guest Other than its complete inability to describe an article's value, and then used to measure the value of a researcher?2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
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this is as true for altmetrics too tho no?
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Replying to @o_guest @Villavelius
No means perfect, but attempt to measure the article. IF is a journal fudge based on cherry picked data you never see
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100% I accept but think it can be just as biased, eg sexist racist, high for reasons not scientific. And...
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Sure, not advocating altmetrics as whole solution. I'm still definitely advocating that JIF is the problem though ;)
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Replying to @froggleston @Villavelius
I'm down with this.
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