Should we ditch impact factors?
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
Even advocates of impact factors admit that they are a flawed measure of quality. <b>Gareth Williams</b> believes we should get rid of them whereas <b>Richard Hobbs</b> thinks refinement is the answer
Medical subject headings
- Biomedical Research
- Journalism, Medical
- Peer Review, Research