Journal Quartile Rankings and Impact Factors

The video tutorial explains the concept of journal rankings, specifically Q1 to Q4 quartiles, and how they are determined based on impact factors. It details the calculation of impact factors, the role of the Journal Citation Report, and the timeframes for publishing in journals of different quartiles. Additionally, it provides a demonstration on how to find the quartile ranking of journals using Scopus and Schemago tools.

What is the primary focus of Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 journal rankings?

• To rank journals based on their impact factor

• To assess the quality of peer review in journals

• To categorize journals based on their publication frequency

• To determine the number of articles a journal publishes

What does the impact factor measure?

• The number of articles published by a journal

• The number of authors contributing to a journal

• The average number of citations received by articles in a journal

• The time taken to publish an article in a journal

Which organization releases the Journal Citation Report?

• Wiley

• Springer

• Elsevier

• Clarivate Analytics

How is a Q1 journal defined in terms of impact factor?

• Top 75% of journals

• Top 50% of journals

• Top 25% of journals

• Top 10% of journals

What is the impact factor range for Q3 journals?

• 0 to 2.5

• 2.5 to 5

• 5 to 7.5

• 7.5 to 10

Which quartile journal typically takes the longest time to publish an article?

• Q4

• Q3

• Q1

• Q2

How long can it take to publish in a Q1 journal?

• 7 to 8 months

• 9 months to 2 years

• 6 to 8 months

• 2 to 6 months

What is the first step to find a journal's quartile ranking on Scopus?

• Choose the journal's subject area

• Type 'Scopus sources' in the search bar

• Enter the journal's ISSN number

• Select the journal's publisher

What additional information does the Schemago site provide about a journal?

• The journal's subject areas and publisher

• The journal's editorial board

• The journal's subscription cost

• The journal's publication frequency

Which quartile does the 'Journal of Indian Chemical Society' belong to according to the example?

• Q1

• Q2

• Q3

• Q4