{"id":25,"date":"2021-06-10T10:11:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T10:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles_wp\/?p=25"},"modified":"2024-04-18T00:36:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T16:36:01","slug":"increase-impact-factor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor","title":{"rendered":"19 Ways To Increase Impact Factor Of Your Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are 3 categories of strategies to increase impact factor: the Traditional Approach, the Editorial Approach, and the Reader Approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have identified 17 + 1 ideas based on the latest experience from theory and practice we observed and researched.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reviewing these methods, you could improve the quality of your publication, get more citations, learn strategies, e.g., using special issues, case reports, tailoring your publications for a specific university, index, or editors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People use Journal Impact Factors to measure the quality of individual research articles, to assess an individual scientist\u2019s contributions, or in hiring, promotion, or funding decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/8GNEqSzY5fXuwIF48zljL8u497eU1YH9LxwmpytFcD_4Af3fsCEDcIwo73qhP9WNN7FaNfM0AAZjfqpXOqCW_X018w7DLM_hHUoJt29CGhaHzcZupf7JmpQ8QtR9KcdI7CskwHjW\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>GIF:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/view\/6m-rain-wallstreet-make-it-rain-gif-21000682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tenor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So with these ideas you should see increase in your impact factor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article presents you the ideas first, and then goes beyond the HOW and ponder on the WHY. At the end, we will go a little deeper to question the use of the impact factor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e00f8b92f0b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e00f8b92f0b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#I_The_Traditional_Methods\" title=\"I. The Traditional Methods\">I. The Traditional Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#1_Find_leverage_for_impact_factors\" title=\"#1. Find leverage for impact factors\">#1. Find leverage for impact factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#2_Create_a_blurb_to_allow_quick_scanning\" title=\"#2. Create a blurb to allow quick scanning\">#2. Create a blurb to allow quick scanning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#3_Focus_on_Niche_Target_Readers\" title=\"#3. Focus on Niche Target Readers\">#3. Focus on Niche Target Readers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#4_Make_it_Peer-Reviewed\" title=\"#4. Make it Peer-Reviewed\">#4. Make it Peer-Reviewed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#II_The_Editorial_Approach\" title=\"II. The Editorial Approach\">II. The Editorial Approach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#5_Focus_On_Attracting_Diverse_Content\" title=\"#5. Focus On Attracting Diverse Content\">#5. Focus On Attracting Diverse Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#6_Expand_the_Scope_and_Allow_Diverse_Formatting_Options\" title=\"#6. Expand the Scope and Allow Diverse Formatting Options\">#6. Expand the Scope and Allow Diverse Formatting Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#7_Promote_Published_Articles\" title=\"#7. Promote Published Articles\">#7. Promote Published Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#8_Promote_Authenticity\" title=\"#8. Promote Authenticity\">#8. Promote Authenticity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#9_Promote_Journal_Authenticity\" title=\"#9. Promote Journal Authenticity\">#9. Promote Journal Authenticity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#10_Shorten_the_Review_Process\" title=\"#10. Shorten the Review Process\">#10. Shorten the Review Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#III_The_Reader_Approach\" title=\"III. The Reader Approach\">III. The Reader Approach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#11_Develop_a_Niche\" title=\"#11. Develop a Niche\">#11. Develop a Niche<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#12_Make_Articles_Free_and_Accessible\" title=\"#12. Make Articles Free and Accessible\">#12. Make Articles Free and Accessible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#13_Eliminate_Ads\" title=\"#13. Eliminate Ads\">#13. Eliminate Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#14_Make_Article_Easy_to_Search\" title=\"#14. Make Article Easy to Search\">#14. Make Article Easy to Search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#15_Get_Indexed\" title=\"#15. Get Indexed\">#15. Get Indexed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#16_Publish_Review_Articles\" title=\"#16. Publish Review Articles\">#16. Publish Review Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#17_Promote_Older_Research\" title=\"#17. Promote Older Research\">#17. Promote Older Research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#Final_Tip_Be_agile_and_flexible\" title=\"Final Tip: Be agile and flexible\">Final Tip: Be agile and flexible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#Closing_Thoughts\" title=\"Closing Thoughts\">Closing Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#Citation_Citation_Citation_Citation\" title=\"Citation, Citation, Citation, Citation\">Citation, Citation, Citation, Citation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#Being_highly_cited_is_important_in_science\" title=\"Being highly cited is important in science\">Being highly cited is important in science<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#We_are_trying_to_level_the_playing_field\" title=\"We are trying to level the playing field\">We are trying to level the playing field<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#What_is_a_good_impact_factor\" title=\"What is a good impact factor?\">What is a good impact factor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#What_are_the_other_alternative_scientific_metrics\" title=\"What are the other alternative scientific metrics? \">What are the other alternative scientific metrics? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/increase-impact-factor\/#What_is_DORA\" title=\"What is DORA? \">What is DORA? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_The_Traditional_Methods\"><\/span>I. The Traditional Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Find_leverage_for_impact_factors\"><\/span>#1. Find leverage for impact factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good authorities are often highly cited as they tend to have more original articles, more cited papers, and a higher number of publications. People are more likely to reference the research for topical relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to compensate for low impact factors is to highlight affiliations with a good reputation in the community. JSTOR is affiliated with ITHAKA. It is a non-profit organization that aids academic institutions using digital tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_a_blurb_to_allow_quick_scanning\"><\/span>#2. Create a blurb to allow quick scanning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should make sure your authors provide a good article summary that includes context, hypotheses, methodologies, key findings, interpretations, stated questions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn it into a simple blurb with one or two lines that allow for quick scanning and be enjoyable for researchers to read the summary and scroll further down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Focus_on_Niche_Target_Readers\"><\/span>#3. Focus on Niche Target Readers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media3.giphy.com\/media\/T8C4obQF571Dejisnn\/giphy.gif?cid=790b76110bfb9e6edf2f02f82867fdf0fd3a3bae2469eb33&amp;rid=giphy.gif&amp;ct=g\" alt=\"Angry Magic GIF by The Drew Barrymore Show\"\/><figcaption>GIF:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/thedrewbarrymoreshow-science-scientist-drew-barrymore-T8C4obQF571Dejisnn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIPHY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a niche scientific focus, target those scientists accordingly. Tailoring your publication for scientists with a special focus is more likely to improve citation from them. You may also target scientific researchers from a university, focus on a system, or a society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming you have a good editor, you should receive more citations because your scientific papers and publications are more relevant. For example, take this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7188063\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;article<\/a>&nbsp;that brings Covid and Cancer together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Make_it_Peer-Reviewed\"><\/span>#4. Make it Peer-Reviewed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The science community tends to trust peer-reviewers more. Peer-reviewers tend to be experts in the same field as the author. Authors who can pass the peer-review process tend to produce a better quality of their work. So, there is no guesswork involved on the reader\u2019s part regarding citing their article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"II_The_Editorial_Approach\"><\/span>II. The Editorial Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Focus_On_Attracting_Diverse_Content\"><\/span>#5. Focus On Attracting Diverse Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop new article types to attract a diverse range of authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, commission special issues a couple of times a year. This includes curated collections on a single topic. These ideas will encourage authors to submit to journals that they otherwise may not consider. For example, here is a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.journals.elsevier.com\/annals-of-tourism-research\/curated-collections\/curated-collection-social-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;curated collection<\/a>&nbsp;on Social Tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Expand_the_Scope_and_Allow_Diverse_Formatting_Options\"><\/span>#6. Expand the Scope and Allow Diverse Formatting Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A scientific journal based on specific topics can get more targeted traffic which can increase citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that the title and the scope are descriptive and intuitive for readers and potential authors. The scope should clearly state the type of manuscripts, topics, and formats that are welcome. Allowing authors to submit their manuscripts in a variety of formats can attract more submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Promote_Published_Articles\"><\/span>#7. Promote Published Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An editor\u2019s job should not end once an article is published. Promote your articles to increase awareness, attract citations, and improve usage. Invest time and effort into a marketing mechanism that works for your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Promote_Authenticity\"><\/span>#8. Promote Authenticity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talented authors are usually picky about the journals they approach for publication. Encourage them to publish their best articles in your journal by projecting clear standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, list the affiliations, list of names, and contact details of the key staff on the online and print versions of the journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the Editor and the Editorial Board Members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Promote_Journal_Authenticity\"><\/span>#9. Promote Journal Authenticity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have clear ethics policies and a process to enforce them. Improve journal credibility by joining reputable organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). It will bolster its commitment to quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Shorten_the_Review_Process\"><\/span>#10. Shorten the Review Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Articles that are published weeks after the submission date can become obsolete. Fresh and recent studies are more likely to be cited than outdated articles. Make sure your review process works efficiently &#8211; shorter turnaround times tend to attract more article submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"III_The_Reader_Approach\"><\/span>III. The Reader Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Develop_a_Niche\"><\/span>#11. Develop a Niche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A journal\u2019s scope is a big factor, upon which researchers make decisions for a journal within their target pool. While the journal should publish a diverse range of topics, allowing certain specialties or focusing on a niche will also prove productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How? By specializing in a certain topic or field, your journal will be the go-to resource for research or citations for target researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Make_Articles_Free_and_Accessible\"><\/span>#12. Make Articles Free and Accessible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the trending methods is changing the price factor of the journal. Readers and researchers, in general, take minutes to scan an article and move on to the next. If they encounter a paywall or are asked to provide a review before moving onto the next article, they abandon the journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make some of your articles free and accessible to prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Eliminate_Ads\"><\/span>#13. Eliminate Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Display ads can be an excellent way to monetize a journal. Just be mindful of the impact on user experience. For instance, avoid having pop-up ads every few minutes. You also don\u2019t want to distract them from the content they are researching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Make_Article_Easy_to_Search\"><\/span>#14. Make Article Easy to Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Articles that are SEO optimized pop up on the first page of search results. By educating authors about how they can optimize their content, you can indirectly attract more readers and thus citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing academic articles is called Academic Search Engine Optimization (ASEO). It ensures that all research content is visible online and also ranks high in results displayed by popular search engines. Besides Google, this also includes Google Scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Get_Indexed\"><\/span>#15. Get Indexed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to get your journal included in several niche indices to increase its rank. Open databases are available for free. If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/high-impact-factor-journals-in-virology\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"159\">journal has a low impact factor<\/a>, start by adding it to this index. These give more weight to content quality rather than publishing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As your IF improves, switch to<a href=\"https:\/\/pkp.sfu.ca\/files\/GettingFoundStayingFound.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;commercial indexes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the best way to get your journal discovered by target readers. These require a paid subscription and each has its own criteria for inclusion. High-quality peer-reviewed content, consistent publishing history, and a strong editorial board are essential for inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Publish_Review_Articles\"><\/span>#16. Publish Review Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Review articles that discuss published literature can entice readers and thus attract more citations. High impact topics that are compiled in a special issue can also provide the same benefit, just faster. Of course, promoting both approaches can also attract target readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Promote_Older_Research\"><\/span>#17. Promote Older Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While high levels of self-citation are frowned upon, authors can cite research from older published articles. Encourage reviewers to check out submitted papers and make references to the journal when they cite them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, don\u2019t make journal self-citation a rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an unethical practice that may negatively impact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/high-impact-factor-journals-in-cell-biology\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"175\">journal\u2019s impact factor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Tip_Be_agile_and_flexible\"><\/span>Final Tip: Be agile and flexible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/kiJjlYwtXQVzO\/giphy.gif?cid=790b7611dd69bbff791ba582acbfb643734ae8ef11c98162&amp;rid=giphy.gif&amp;ct=g\" alt=\"Kung Fu Wisdom GIF\"\/><figcaption>GIF:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/kung-fu-bruce-lee-wisdom-kiJjlYwtXQVzO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIPHY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a Chinese saying that basically means: No martial arts can beat speed. The truth is there what works for someone may not always work for another. You may need to be willing to experiment. Take what is useful and discard what is not. Adopt to your system. Keep moving. Take a page from Bruce Lee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Thoughts\"><\/span>Closing Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having high impact factor scores could help you attract more university funding, better papers, researches, editors, which lead to better metrics in terms of publications and citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Science shouldn\u2019t be just about funding, metrics, papers, and citations. Science isn\u2019t just about numbers. It might start with a university or a lab, but it should end with a real impact on society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the ideal world. And, we all know reality doesn&#8217;t always agree with what&#8217;s ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It remains one of the great mysteries how a score designed mainly for librarians became a major reference point for making important decisions like hiring, performance, promotion, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citation_Citation_Citation_Citation\"><\/span>Citation, Citation, Citation, Citation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t heard the word citation repeated like that, you are probably too young to understand the special relationship we have with citation. If publishing a paper is king, then citation is the queen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A citation is a token of the influence of your paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being_highly_cited_is_important_in_science\"><\/span>Being highly cited is important in science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/mCahpUKsDLoL9U9571\/giphy.gif?cid=790b76110d87716a9761ca7295cc9cc64b3eb9a699ad136a&amp;rid=giphy.gif&amp;ct=g\" alt=\"Episode 12 Snl GIF by Saturday Night Live\"\/><figcaption>GIF:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/snl-saturday-night-live-season-45-mCahpUKsDLoL9U9571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GIPHY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having highly cited papers helps a researcher\u2019s career. A university may use the number of citations, articles published, papers, quality of paper, contribution to publishing or special issue, diversity of citations and papers, and impact factors of papers cited to measure performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A university professor will be proud to have articles or just a paper published in journals with a high impact factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_are_trying_to_level_the_playing_field\"><\/span>We are trying to level the playing field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t really change how people use Impact Factor. It\u2019s our hope to use this post to level the playing field. We are constantly looking and collecting ideas that could help you grow your influence. We look forward to learning from your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May your papers get cited more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_impact_factor\"><\/span>What is a good impact factor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is it depends. In most fields, the impact factor of 10 or greater is considered an excellent score while 3 is flagged as good and the average score is less than 1. Check out this article to see what good looks like in 27 science categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/good-impact-factor\">We have an in-depth article here&nbsp;<\/a>about the sometimes controversial indicator. It looks into our database of some 13,000 journals with a number of citations per year. Most importantly, it\u2019s free and open access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_other_alternative_scientific_metrics\"><\/span>What are the other alternative scientific metrics? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternative metrics have been emerging and getting some attention. But, a journal impact factor is still the key measure for the quality of a publication. Journal editors love having great authors to cite in relation to the articles publishes or papers published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_DORA\"><\/span>What is DORA? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DORA refers to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment. 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