Scientific Worth Index
For Authors (Scientists)
Scientific Worth Index gives authors a structured way to review journal profiles, citation windows, self-citation signals and subject-level comparisons before interpreting a journal's position in the dataset.
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Before comparing journals
A journal ranking value is meaningful only when the dataset, subject group, publication year and citation window are known. Authors should compare journals inside a relevant subject area and check article volume together with citation-based scores. A small journal can move sharply from year to year, while a large journal may show steadier long-term patterns.
How to read a profile
- Confirm the journal title, publisher, ISSN and official website.
- Check the selected data year and the available coverage years.
- Compare the 1-year, 2-year and 5-year Index values together.
- Review external citations separately from self citations.
- Use the annual table to understand whether a metric is stable or temporary.
Responsible use
Scientific Worth Index should support, not replace, scholarly judgment. Authors should also review editorial scope, peer review policy, publication ethics, indexing claims, article processing charges, turnaround times, open access policy and the journal's relevance to the manuscript. Metrics are most useful when they are read alongside qualitative editorial information.
Corrections and suggestions
If a profile appears incomplete or inaccurate, authors can send the journal title, ISSN or E-ISSN, the profile URL and supporting evidence through the contact page. Corrections improve comparisons for all users of the index.
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