Journal ranking and the dreams of academics
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to review and comment on the Australian Government's entry into the journal ranking domain.
Design/methodology/approach
A review and reflection on the approach and potential impact of the direction taken.
Findings
This project is arguably the largest of its type and the effects on academic publishing and the survival of journals could be far reaching.
Originality/value
The article draws together current material on the Australian Government's activities and provides details of the scope of the journal ranking project.
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Citation
Lamp, J.W. (2009), "Journal ranking and the dreams of academics", Online Information Review, Vol. 33 No. 4, pp. 827-830. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520910985747
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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