Impact Factor is a measure of the frequency with which the
average article in a journal has been cited
over a defined period of time. It is widely used as a
standard indicator to evaluate the relative
importance of a scientific journal within its field.
Impact Factor reflects how often articles published in a journal
are cited by researchers within a specific time window.
It provides an approximate measure of a journal’s
academic influence, visibility, and relevance.
CiteFactor performs Impact Factor analysis using
citation analysis combined with structured quality evaluation.
There are no evaluation or processing fees for journals
indexed with CiteFactor.
Eligibility for Impact Factor Analysis
Journals indexed with CiteFactor are eligible for Impact Factor
analysis subject to defined selection criteria. Evaluation is
based on objective indicators, publishing behavior, and
long-term consistency.
Impact Factor Evaluation Framework
Impact Factor calculation incorporates citation analysis together
with four core qualitative dimensions to ensure balanced,
transparent, and fair assessment.
Quality of Publication
Citation counts for the evaluated year
Journal discipline and subject relevance
Estimated importance of the research field
Presence in recognized indexing services and directories
Consistency and regularity of publication
Article originality and plagiarism screening
Manuscript Quality
Correct pagination and spelling
Consistency between text, tables, and figures
Proper citation and reference linking
Standard formatting and typography
Grammatical accuracy and clarity
Compliance with citation styles
Presentational Quality
Journal website usability and accessibility
Online submission and archival access
International visibility and acceptance
Editorial and governance structures
Quality of journal cover and publication metadata
Editorial Quality
Clear editorial and author guidelines
Transparent editorial board listing
Publisher and contact information
Declared publication frequency
Language of publication (English preferred)
Ongoing digital maintenance
Important Notes
Impact Factor values are advisory indicators, not absolute measures of quality
Different disciplines exhibit different citation behaviors
CiteFactor does not charge evaluation or processing fees
All assessments are periodically reviewed and updated