Impact Factor.

Authors :: Sen, B. K.
Source :: Annals of Library & Information Studies. Sep2010, Vol. 57 Issue 3, p291-295. 5p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The paper highlights role of impact factor as Garfield's major contribution in the field of bibliometrics. Defies impact factor and discusses the criteria fixed for calculating impact factor. Informs the manner in which impact factor can be represented mathematically. Highlights features, uses and role of impact factor in evaluation of research output of CSIR scientists. Lastly, informs about Normalized Impact Factor, a variant of the impact factor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]