Abstract
Objectives: This study evaluates the utility of a new measure-the h-index-that may provide a more valid approach to evaluating journal quality in the social work profession. Method: H-index values are compared with Thomson ISI 5-year impact factors and expert opinion. Results: As hypothesized, the h-index correlates highly with ISI 5-year impact factors; but exhibits closer agreement with expert opinion, particularly with high familiarity disciplinary journals. Conclusions: This evidence of convergent and discriminatory validity suggests that the h-index may have some utility in assessing social work journals. Notable advantages of the h-index include its compatibility with the profession's applied research culture and its ability to be used with essentially all journals in which social workers publish.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 222-230 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Research on Social Work Practice |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2011 |
Keywords
- Bibliometrics
- Impact factors
- Journal quality
- h-index
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Psychology(all)