Article level metrics serve as alternative yardsticks of a journal article’s influence

Journal impact factor and citations are common metrics for assessing the quality and influence of a published journal article. Specifically, the higher the impact factor of a journal in which an article is published, the better the perceived quality of the article. On the other hand, citations refer to the instances in which a journal … More Article level metrics serve as alternative yardsticks of a journal article’s influence

Citations on preprints

Preprints is a relatively new class of scientific publications that seek to expedite the publication of results and new ideas in an updatable format. Specifically, new versions of the same article could be posted when ready. Thus, the publication format provides a forum for the discussion of new ideas and data, and allows authors to … More Citations on preprints