Research & Scientific Impact Factor

Evaluation Method

Eligibility condition

Journals with p-ISSN/e-ISSN are eligible to apply.

The Research & Scientific Impact Factor is calculated annually using a 100-point contribution scale and evaluating the number of published articles within a year. Selected articles from each issue undergo quality assessment.

Evaluation Methodology

The following quality parameters are evaluated:

Original Research Contribution (ORC): 50%
Scientific Merit Contribution (SMC): 20%
Peer Review Process Quality (PRPQ): 20%
Publication Consistency Factor (PCF): 5%
Editorial Quality Standards (EQS): 5%
Total Quality Assessment Score (TQAS) = ORC+SMC+PRPQ+PCF+EQS

Research Originality

This fundamental criterion carries the maximum score of 50 points. Original research must generate new knowledge or insights rather than reformulating existing information. This can be achieved through novel observations, innovative experiments, or groundbreaking approaches to existing challenges. The emphasis is on creating new scientific understanding rather than summarizing known information in a different format.

Scientific Merit

This component accounts for 20 points. Scientific publications serve as vehicles for advancing knowledge through new research findings. These journals feature peer-reviewed articles that meet rigorous quality standards and scientific validity criteria. While they may appear similar to professional periodicals, scientific journals are distinguished by their adherence to scientific methodology and replicable research protocols.

Peer Review

This aspect carries 20 points score and it includes the process involved in reviewing the articles.

Regularity and stability

This aspect carries 5 point score and is based on the regular occurrence of the issues.

Technical Editing quality

It carries 5 points score and the following points are included:

• Ensuring correct page numbers and spelling in the document
• Checking text and page numbers in table of contents
• Ensuring tables, figures, references, etc., cited in text appear in the document
• Verifying lists, paragraphs, figures, etc., numbered or lettered consecutively
• Guaranteeing no duplicate table and figure titles Checking hyperlinks to references
• Ensuring consistency between multiple volumes
• Verifying subject and verb agreement
• Reviewing sentences for fragments and run ons
• Checking graphics for consistency with line weight, call out font, arrowheads, etc.
• Formatting tables consistently as per the template.
• Checking style, size, and typeface for headings, titles, bullets, etc.
• Inserting appropriate page breaks
• Placing tables and figures appropriately in document
• Ensuring consistent justification for text, callouts, cautions, warnings, etc.
• Choosing correct size and layout of pages
• Ensuring consistent use of capitalization and spelling
• Applying numbering mechanics
• Checking format for bibliographic references
• Using punctuation consistently
• Substantive arranging document logically and creating single voice language