We generally use impact factor as a measure of the quality of the research work. But I think, we should measure the significance of the research work on the basis of its findings and impact on society. This is because, a few years ago, I published my research in a journal which was not even ISI indexed. But now it has a high impact factor. So apparently my paper which was not important has gained importance now just because of the journal If. On the other hand, I published some papers in a journal which had an impact factor, but now even not indexed as an ISI journal. So my work is the same. Rise and fall in journal impact factor are determining the worth of my scholastic activities. Is it right? Should we attribute importance to a factor which has nothing to do with the quality of work rather depends on circulation and citation statistics?
We have to measure efficiency for all systems in the world, so how do you measure efficiency of your work (paper)??
Regards, Emad
dear Ahmedani
You are right but at the moment there are no other reliable indicators to evaluate the quality of a search
Thanks, Dear Sidi,
This was the point I wished to highlight. At least we have consensus that there should be some objective mechanism to evaluate the performance of the researchers.
But the question remains:
Is it right?
Is it fair?
Can we improve it?
Yes of course, where there is a will there is a way. We can improve it keeping in view the frame of reference for each specialty.
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