Rigorous, Transparent and Comprehensive Journal Evaluation
For a journal to be eligible for the QJIF, it must meet these minimum standards:
The QJIF is calculated using two primary components: the Journal Quality Score (JQS) and the Published Articles Score (PAS).
QJIF = JQS × PAS
This section adopts the weighted scoring of the "Journal Impact Factor" agency.
| Factor | Description | Weight (Points) |
|---|---|---|
| A. Research Originality & Integrity (ROI) |
Originality: Must produce new knowledge/innovation, not summarizing or reformulation. Plagiarism Check: Mandatory use of originality check software. High penalties for any detected plagiarism. Clarity: Statements about the originality of the article are present. |
50 |
| B. Scientific & Peer Review Rigor (SPR) |
Quality: Articles must be peer-reviewed to ensure quality and scientific validity. Procedures: Clear, documented procedures for reviewing. Editorial Board: International representation boosts the score. Guidelines: Detailed author guidelines with uniform article structure and required abstract structure (e.g., background, methods, results, conclusion). |
20 |
| C. Editorial Quality (EQ) | Author Guidelines, International Reaches, International Editorial Board and long-term cooperation with foreign reviewers, ISSN & Frequency, Language of publication, Journal Indexing Quality, Journal website design (ease of use, online submission), constant online maintenance. | 20 |
| D. Regularity & Stability (RSC) | Based on the regular occurrence of issues and consistent publication. Irregular/late publishing may lead to negative scores. | 5 |
| E. Technical Editing Quality (TEQC) |
Manuscript Quality: Checking spelling, grammar, page numbers, correct formatting of tables, figures and references. Consistency: Ensuring consistent use of capitalization, spelling and consistent justification for text/callouts. |
5 |
The Published Articles Score (PAS) is a quantitative score based on the number of articles published, normalized to a maximum of 1.00. The PAS is calculated based on the following article volume tiers:
| Article Volume Tier | Published Articles Range | PAS Score |
|---|---|---|
| Low Volume | 0 – 399 | 0.01 – 0.13 |
| Moderate Volume | 400 – 999 | 0.17 – 0.37 |
| High Volume | 1000 – 1999 | 0.41 – 0.77 |
| Very High Volume | 2000 – 2499 | 0.81 – 0.97 |
| Elite Volume | Above 2500 | 1.00 |
Note:
This methodology ensures that your rating reflects qualitative rigor (JQS) of the journal, while strictly penalizing following issues.