Considerations about the Bibliometric Impact Factor. The BJCVS is on the Right Track

Evolution of the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery

“…In an editorial published by the BJCVS [ 1 ] , we presented our views about the impact factor (1,312), provided by the Journal Citation Reports (JCR). However, we believe that readers of this journal should be aware that BJCVS is also indexed by Scopus, another global citation database.…”

“…In conclusion, the BJCVS remains on the right track [ 1 - 3 ] . However, the saga continues and everyone’s commitment is necessary to continue these advances.…”

The “Great Family” of Cardiovascular Scientific Journals in Brazil

“…It would be appropriate to highlight some points directly and indirectly involved with the impact factor: a) High publication fees; b) The so-called “research consortium”, with papers that have up to 200 co-authors; c) Often abusive self-citation rates; and d) The billionaire new mergers of editorial groups, etc. [ 6 ] .…”

More User-Friendly Metrics

“…I read with great interest the latest editorial published by the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (BJCVS) [1] in which the authors presented their views about the impact factor provided by the Journal Citation Report (JCR). However, I believe that the readers of this journal should be aware that BJCVS is also indexed by another global citation database, Scopus.…”