Journal Impact Factor: Expectations and Hopes

Selecting a Journal for Publication: Should Impact Factor be the Primary Criterion to Consider?

“…However, it is pertinent to note that despite its wide dissemination and acceptance, the IF should not be evaluated alone as it may not fully reflect the quality of research. [5][6][7][8] In addition, the IF may privilege more popular areas of research, while ignoring innovative and emerging fields (Table 1).…”