impact factor threshold

The impact factor threshold is a guideline used to evaluate the significance or prestige of academic journals. It’s a number that indicates how often articles from a journal are cited by other researchers within a certain period, reflecting its influence in the field. Setting a threshold means establishing a minimum impact factor value that a journal must meet or exceed to be considered reputable or suitable for certain purposes, such as publication or research assessment. This helps researchers, institutions, and funding bodies identify journals that are more impactful and recognized within the scientific community.