Latest Impact Factors Released
13 June 2016 saw Thomson Reuters announce the latest update of its Journal Citation Report (JCR), the world’s most influential resource for evaluation peer-reviewed publications and the source of annual journal metrics, including the Journal Impact Factor (JIF).
While there are many competing metrics, the JIF remains the most prestigious and widely understood metric, counting citations in prominent journals.
The JCR is eagerly anticipated annually by publishers and editors. At NISC we have a long term outlook on journal metrics, including the Impact Factor. We aim for steady improvement instead of instability. While individual Impact Factors do fluctuate we are pleased that in recent years we have seen consistent improvement across our range of titles.
| Average % Increase of IF Across NISC Journals | 2012-2013 JCR | 2013-2014 JCR | 2014-2015 JCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Factor | 32.54% | 35.54% | 29.35% |
| 5-year Impact Factor | 29.32% | 9.80% | 35.65% |
The following journals were among those showing significant improvement:
| Journal | 2yr IF | 5yr IF |
|---|---|---|
| African Journal of Aquatic Science | 0.806 | 0.752 |
| African Journal of Marine Science | 1.058 | 1.243 |
| African Journal of Range & Forage Science | 1.250 | 1.063 |
| African Zoology | 0.739 | 0.967 |
| Anthropology Southern Africa | 0.200 | 0.254 |
| Investment Analysts Journal | 0.538 | 0.833 |
| Journal of Psychology in Africa | 0.207 | 0.261 |
| Quaestiones Mathematicae | 0.810 | 0.570 |
| Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies | 0.188 | 0.368 |
*Information included in this article comes directly from the official Thomson Reuters Press Release & latest Statistical Data.