EDITORIAL SELECTION JOURNAL COVERAGE ESCI Mariana Boletta Manager
EDITORIAL SELECTION JOURNAL COVERAGE – ESCI Mariana Boletta Manager, Editorial Selection May 2016
Agenda: 1. Journal Selection Process – How do I get my journal accepted? 2. Emerging Sources Citation Index – ESCI – value of coverage 3. Q&A 1
Selectivity is the key 10 - 12% Accepted for flagship indexes THE SEA OF SCHOLARLY INFORMATION JOURNAL ESCI – 40% growth 4000> 7000 SELECTION THE CORE OF SCIENCE
The journal selection process- main objectives With the ESCI 40% journal increase are you changing these objectives? To evaluate and select the best scholarly journal content available today for coverage in Web of Science Provide the worldwide publishing community with objective standards useful in building top tier, world-class publications according to the highest ethical standards.
Selectivity is the key Four Points of Evaluation Journal Publishing Standards A complex process: no one factor is considered in isolation. Editorial Content International Diversity Each journal is evaluated upon its own merits with an objective unbiased approach. Citation Analysis Core coverage in the Web of Science is not static: covered titles are monitored to ensure they maintain performance.
Journal selection criteria for ESCI Emerging Sources Citation Index VISIBILITY Evidence of peer review Adherence to ethical publishing practices Content requested by or of high interest to subscribers Preferred electronic formats (XML / PDF) TRANSPARENCY DISCOVERABILITY 5
Journal selection for WEB OF SCIENCE: two phases PHASE 1 Accelerated evaluation for ESCI De-selection Full assessment – meet ALL criteria SCIE, SSCI, A&HCI – unchanged over the last 50 years Highest Journal Publishing Standards • Timeliness • Globally accepted editorial conventions • English bibliographic Information • Peer Review • Strong editorial board • Ethical publishing practices • Citation performance Regional Diversity and Global Collaboration Significant global impact relative to research & high interest to the global scholarly community (Scholars, researchers, funding bodies, research administrators) Format
Journal selection criteria for WEB OF SCIENCE: Journal Publishing Standards • Timeliness of publication • International Editorial Conventions Editorial Content • How does this journal compare with covered journals of similar scope? • Is this subject • English language already well Bibliographic covered? Information • Will this journal • Peer Review enrich Wo. S with novel content? International Diversity: Authors, EAB Citation Analysis • Does this journal target an International or Regional audience? Total Citations: • Is international representation among Authors and EAB members at an appropriate level for this journal? • Recent citation activity • Integration of the journal into the literature over time Impact Factor: Author, EAB citations in the literature. • Citation metrics have meaning only in the editorial context appropriate for the journal.
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Why is a journal accepted ?
Why is a journal rejected or dropped ?
Useful links http: //wokinfo. com/citationconnection/ All about Web of Science services and products http: //wokinfo. com/essays/journal-selection-process/ Journal selection criteria policy http: //wokinfo. com/publisher_relations/journals/ Publisher Relations information on how to submit a journal https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=l. Ypa. Kx 71 wq 4&feature=youtu. b e
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