Trend analysis of journal metrics: a new academic library service?

CONCLUSIONS: Predictions of journal metrics based on statistical joinpoint regression may not be completely accurate. Using this technique, however, a librarian can reasonably claim which journal will retain or even improve its prestige in the future and thus safely advise prospective authors on where to publish their research. PMID: 28670211 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28670211?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA - July 5, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: J Med Libr Assoc Source Type: research