Decker, O; Beutel, ME; Brahler, E "Deep impact - evaluation in the sciences" SOZIAL-UND PRAVENTIVMEDIZIN, 49 (1): 10-14 2004

[Eugene Garfield]

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Author(s): Decker, O; Beutel, ME; Brahler, E

Title: Deep impact - evaluation in the sciences

Source: SOZIAL-UND PRAVENTIVMEDIZIN, 49 (1): 10-14 2004

Language: English  Document Type: Editorial Material

Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the psychometric
properties of the impact factor as an assessment procedure. Detailed
criteria regarding theoretical underpinnings, test administration, scoring
and interpretation are applied. The impact factor appears to be of limited
use for deciding which journals to subscribe. It is not suitable for
evaluating achievements of individual scientists and research groups. The
impact factor contains serious sources of errors and flaws resulting in
strong biases against culture- and language-bound medical subspecialties and
non-Anglo-American countries. Possible alternatives are discussed.

Addresses: Univ Leipzig, Sch Med, Dept Med Psychol & Med Sociol, D-7010
Leipzig, Germany; Univ Giessen, Sch Med, Dept Psychosomat & Psychotherapy,
Giessen, Germany; Univ Leipzig, Sch Med, Dept Med Psychol & Med Sociol,
D-7010 Leipzig, Germany

Reprint Address: Brahler, E, Univ Klinikum Leipzig, Stephanstr 11, D-04103
Leipzig, Germany.


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