What is the significance of Impact factor of a journal?

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Syed Ahmad Ali

In my opinion impact factor of a journal is only for business purpose. According to my opinion instead of Journal impact factor it should be Academician/Scientist impact factor.

G. Rathinasabapathy

Hi S A Ali,

Impact factor of a journal is an indicator of the standing of the journal. Researchers prefer to publish in high impact factored journals. Regards

Hello Mr. G.Rathi and Dear Charbel,

Please read and understand the question very carefully before answering,

Because everyone understand the definition you people given.