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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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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I really wish this was discussed more. Mentioned same to
@Protohedgehog recently so maybe other think same?1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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like I'm genuinely dying to see what ppl are thinking if they are anything regarding this.
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As
@HigginsDes said [paraphrased] at@ISMBinfo, "you can't distil a researcher's value to an integer".3 replies 3 retweets 3 likes
you can't but many many do 
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Science careers are bought on it, and it stinks.
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