Impact Factor Context

The Impact Factor is a measure used to evaluate the importance of academic journals based on the average number of citations their articles receive in a specific period, typically two years. A high Impact Factor suggests that articles in that journal are frequently cited, indicating influence and credibility within a field. It helps researchers identify valuable journals for publishing their work and is often used by institutions for assessing research quality. However, it is important to note that the Impact Factor primarily reflects journal performance, not the quality of individual articles or authors.