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Impact Factor (IIF): 3.79

The Internal Impact Factor (IIF) reflects the citation performance and scholarly reach of articles published in the Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences. An IIF of 3.79 indicates consistent citation activity, growing readership, and research visibility across multidisciplinary domains.

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Journal Impact Factor (JIF) & Internal Impact Factor (IIF)

Citation-based metrics help authors understand how widely a journal’s content is being read, used, and referenced. While “Impact Factor” is a common term, it’s important to understand what it measures—and what it does not.

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What is Journal Impact Factor (JIF)?

Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is commonly described as the average number of citations received by articles published in a journal over a defined period (often the previous two years). It is one of several indicators used by authors to compare journals.

How JIF is Calculated

In its simplest two-year form, the metric is represented as citations divided by the number of citable items published.

Impact Factor = Citations in the last 2 years Articles published in the last 2 years

Note: Different systems may use different inclusion rules for “citable items” and the citation sources counted.

Understanding Internal Impact Factor (IIF)

JBRES uses the term Internal Impact Factor (IIF) as an internally generated citation indicator that reflects how often our published articles are cited across widely used scholarly platforms, such as:

  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef-linked citations
  • ResearchGate (where applicable)

How IIF is Calculated (JBRES)

Our IIF aims to include a broader set of citation signals than traditional calculations, offering a practical view of real-world reach.

IIF = Citations from Scholar / CrossRef / ResearchGate Articles published in the last 2 years

IIF is provided as an internal metric for transparency and author awareness; it is not a substitute for externally administered indexing metrics.

Why Citation Metrics Matter

Impact indicators can be helpful when used responsibly. They support:

  • Author decision-making: helps compare journals and estimate visibility and citation potential.
  • Journal quality signals: reflects how frequently articles are referenced within the scientific community.
  • Indexing readiness: citation performance can support eligibility for inclusion in select databases.

Important Considerations

  • New or niche journals: may take time to build citations and mature citation indicators.
  • Subject-area differences: citation rates vary by field and publication culture.
  • Article type effects: review articles often receive more citations than original research.
  • Use metrics wisely: a single number should never be the only measure of journal quality.

Conclusion

Impact Factor is a useful reference point, but it should be considered alongside editorial standards, scope relevance, peer-review rigor, transparency, and author service quality. JBRES is committed to ethical publishing and practical visibility. Our Internal Impact Factor (IIF) is presented to offer authors a broader, real-world view of citation reach across common scholarly platforms.

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