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From Margin to Mainstream: Clarivate Expands to Arts, Humanities, and Emerging Sources in 2023 JCR
There is big news in the ever-evolving realm of academic research evaluation related to none other than Clarivate about the upcoming 2023 Journal Citation Reports™ (JCR). Clarivate's 2023 JCR introduces expanded Journal Impact Factor (JIF)™ to Arts, Humanities, and Emerging Sources. Inclusively recognizing diverse journals, including Global South and open-access, JCR's refined display encourages holistic insights. This evolution aims to enrich scholarly impact assessment, embracing global research diversity and new evaluation paradigms.
Let's take a look at an important improvement that will have a significant impact on the academic world.
Breaking Barriers: Journal Impact Factor (JIF)™ Unleashed
Clarivate is amping up the (JIF)™ to unprecedented heights via the expansion of the JIF's horizons, as it transcends its origins in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)™ and Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)™ and soars toward the realms of the Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI)™ and the multidisciplinary Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)™.
Imagine the sheer impact of this expansion, where the scholarly influence of all Web of Science Core Collection™ journals will now be illuminated under the JIF spotlight. There is going to be a grand symphony of academic evaluation, where journals from every niche and corner of the research world will have their moment to shine.
A Global Stage: Leveling the Scholarly Playing Field
With this great shift, as Clarivate's vision comes to life, it will level the playing field for all quality journals by breaking down barriers and opening doors for recently-launched journals, open-access journals, and those with a niche or regionally-focused scope. The empowering wave even extends to journals from the Global South, as they bask in the glow of the JIF, affirming their vital contributions to the global research landscape.
Clarivate believes every quality journal deserves recognition, not just those basking in high citation counts. This is big news for the publishing world, as almost 9,000 journals, from more than 3,000 diverse publishers - including many from the developing world - will boast a JIF for the very first time. The stage is set for an exhilarating journey of recognition and appreciation!
Unmasking the Numbers: The JIF Gets a New Look
The 2023 release of the Journal Citation Reports™ takes an innovative turn, displaying the JIF with one decimal place instead of the customary three. This move encourages users to embrace the richness of other indicators and descriptive data within the JCR, leading to holistic comparisons and meaningful insights. The JIF, now with a newfound sense of style, stands ready to unveil a deeper understanding of scholarly influence, captivating users with its vibrant and engaging metrics.
The 2023 Journal Citation Reports™ (JCR) is bringing a surge of recognition to gold open-access journals, with an impressive 8% increase in those receiving a JIF. And that's not all - journals from the Global South are also receiving their moment in the spotlight, with a minimum 5% increase in those earning a JIF.
The Countdown Begins
The 2023 Journal Citation Reports™ promises to redefine the way we perceive scholarly impact. This thrilling journey awaits us all, as we celebrate the inclusivity, diversity, and global spirit that fuels the heart of academic exploration.
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