Journal Citation Reports (JCR)

Journal Citation Reports (JCR) is a tool that evaluates the impact and influence of academic journals by analyzing citation data. It provides metrics like the Impact Factor, which reflects how frequently articles in a journal are cited by other researchers, indicating its significance within a field. JCR helps scholars, librarians, and institutions assess the quality and reputation of journals to make informed decisions about where to publish or what sources to trust. Essentially, it offers a data-driven way to measure a journal’s scholarly reach and influence.