Calculadora de Impacto de Revista Gratis
Calcula el factor de impacto de una revista académica basándote en citas recibidas y artículos publicados.
Relative Citation Ratio
2.02
Relative Citation Ratio vs Journal Average Citations per Article
Fórmula
## Understanding Relative Journal Impact Comparing raw citation counts across fields is misleading because citation rates differ dramatically. The Relative Citation Ratio normalizes for this. ### Formula **Relative Impact = Journal Avg Citations / Field Avg Citations** **Citation Advantage = (Journal Avg - Field Avg) x Number of Articles** A ratio above 1.0 means the journal receives more citations than the field average. This helps researchers choose where to submit for maximum visibility.
Ejemplo Resuelto
A journal averages 8.5 citations per article vs. the field average of 4.2. The researcher has 3 articles there.
- 01Relative impact: 8.5 / 4.2 = 2.02
- 02Expected citations: 8.5 x 3 = 25.5
- 03Field expected: 4.2 x 3 = 12.6
- 04Citation advantage: (8.5 - 4.2) x 3 = 12.9
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is a good relative impact score?
A ratio above 1.0 means above-field-average. Ratios of 2.0+ indicate a top-tier journal in its field.
Should I only publish in high-impact journals?
Not necessarily. Consider fit, audience, turnaround time, and open access. A well-placed article in a specialized journal may have more practical impact.
How do I find field average citation rates?
Databases like Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar provide field-level citation benchmarks.