The Citation Impact of Open Access LIS Journals: A Study of Selected Journals
Abstract
Introduction- In recent years, there has been considerable research on the citation impact of open access (OA) journals, with a focus on citation analysis. Citation analysis involves examining references made in one text to another, providing insights into subject relationships, author effectiveness, and publishing trends.
Purpose- The purpose of this study, is to find out the citation impact of open access in the field of library and information science during the period of 2017 to 2023.
Methodology- In this study, we analyze the frequency of cited articles and journals based on their open access status using two key indicators: output indicators and citation impact indicators.
Result- In this study, we examined two journals and compared both of them by their citation numbers and percentages.
Conclusion- To successfully support open access (OA) publications, a multifaceted approach is essential. This includes educating people about the benefits of OA, such as increased research impact, visibility, and the broader societal advantages of knowledge sharing. Engaging with academic communities through institutional channels, conferences, and social media can help cultivate a culture that values OA publishing.
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16. Library and Information Association of South Africa [Internet]. About; [cited 2007 May 26]. Available from: https://www.liasa.org.za/page/about
17. RBU Journal of Library and Information Science [Internet]. About the journal; 2019 [cited 2021 May 25]. Available from: https://lisrbu.wixsite.com/dlis/rbu-journal-of-lis
18. Piwowar, H., Priem, J., Larivière, V., Alperin, J. P., Matthias, L., Norlander, B., ... & Haustein, S. (2018). The state of OA: a large-scale analysis of the prevalence and impact of Open Access articles. PeerJ, 6, e4375.
19. Björk, B. C., & Solomon, D. (2012). Open access versus subscription journals: a comparison of scientific impact. BMC medicine, 10, 1-10.
20. Claxton, L. D. (2005). Scientific authorship: Part 2. History, recurring issues, practices, and guidelines. Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, 589(1), 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mrrev.2005.01.003
21. Gasparyan, A. Y., Ayvazyan, L., Blackmore, H., & Kitas, G. D. (2013). Writing a narrative biomedical review: Considerations for authors, peer reviewers, and editors. Rheumatology International, 31(11), 1409-1417. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-011-1999-3
22. Solomon, D. J., & Björk, B. C. (2012). A study of open access journals using article processing charges. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 63(8), 1485-1495. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.22673
Published
2024-11-27
How to Cite
PRAKASH, Pravish; SHUKLA, Shilpa.
The Citation Impact of Open Access LIS Journals: A Study of Selected Journals.
Journal of Advanced Research in Library and Information Science, [S.l.], v. 11, n. 2, p. 1-5, nov. 2024.
ISSN 2395-2288.
Available at: <http://thejournalshouse.com/index.php/Journal-Library-InformationScien/article/view/1315>. Date accessed: 22 jan. 2025.
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Research Article
