Knowledge of JIF among Nursing Faculty in Saskatchewan
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Kumaran, M., & Ha, C. (2017). Knowledge of journal impact factors among nursing faculty: a cross-sectional study. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 105(2), 140-144.
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Objective: This project aimed to assess nursing faculty
awareness and knowledge of the journal impact factor (JIF) and
its impact on their publication choices.
Methods: A qualitative cross-sectional questionnaire was
developed using Fluid Survey and distributed electronically to
nursing faculty and instructors at three post-secondary institutions
in Saskatchewan. Data were collected on place and status of
employment, knowledge and awareness of JIFs, and criteria used
to choose journals for publication.
Results: A total of forty-four nursing faculty and instructors
completed the questionnaire. The authors found that faculty lack
awareness or complete understanding of JIFs and that JIFs are not
the most important or only criterion used when they choose a
journal for publication.
Conclusions: There are various reasons for choosing a journal
for publication. It is important for librarians to understand faculty
views of JIFs and their criteria for choosing journals for
publication, so that librarians are better equipped to guide
researchers in considering their academic goals, needs, and
personal values.
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