At the sharp end : journal ranking and the dreams of academics
journal contribution
posted on 2009-01-01, 00:00 authored by John LampPurpose – 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.
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.
