The Reference Return Ratio

TY - JOUR

T1 - The Reference Return Ratio

AU - Nicolaisen, Jeppe

AU - Faber Frandsen, Tove

PY - 2008

Y1 - 2008

N2 - 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 can not be manipulated ad infinitum through journal self-citations.

AB - 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 can not be manipulated ad infinitum through journal self-citations.

U2 - 10.1016/j.joi.2007.12.001

DO - 10.1016/j.joi.2007.12.001

M3 - Journal article

SN - 1751-1577

VL - 2

SP - 128

EP - 135

JO - Journal of Informetrics

JF - Journal of Informetrics

IS - 2

ER -