Mannino DM "Impact factor, impact, and smoke and mirrors" AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE 171 (4): 417-418 FEB 15 2005

[Eugene Garfield]

A lively debate between the Editor of the journal and an informed reader who
questions the emphasis on Impact Factors.  Publication lags play a critical
role.


David M. Mannino:  dmannino at cdc.gov

Title    : Impact factor, impact, and smoke and mirrors

Author(s): Mannino DM

Source   : AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
           171 (4): 417-418 FEB 15 2005
Document Type: Letter

Addresses: Mannino DM (reprint author), Univ Kentucky, Sch Med, Lexington,
KY USA
Univ Kentucky, Sch Med, Lexington, KY USA

Publisher: AMER THORACIC SOC, 1740 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10019-4374 USA

IDS Number: 895SA
ISSN: 1073-449X

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Response from Martin J. Tobin
Tobin MJ,
    Impact Factor, Impact, and Smoke and Mirrors
    Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 2005; 171: 418