The Reference Return Ratio |
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| Authors: | Jeppe Nicolaisen Tove Faber Frandsen |
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| Institution: | aThe Royal School of Library and Information Science, Birketinget 6, DK-2300 Copenhagen S., Denmark |
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| Abstract: | The paper introduces a new journal impact measure called The Reference Return Ratio (3R). Unlike the traditional Journal Impact Factor (JIF), which is based on calculations of publications and citations, the new measure is based on calculations of bibliographic investments (references) and returns (citations). A comparative study of the two measures shows a strong relationship between the 3R and the JIF. Yet, the 3R appears to correct for citation habits, citation dynamics, and composition of document types – problems that typically are raised against the JIF. In addition, contrary to traditional impact measures, the 3R cannot be manipulated ad infinitum through journal self-citations. |
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| Keywords: | Journal impact measures Citation habits: Citation dynamics Document types Journal self-citations |
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