What’s a Good Impact Factor? Explained in Seconds

📊 Impact Factor: What It Is & What It’s NOT!
Impact Factor (IF) is one of the most misunderstood metrics in academic publishing. This short video explains what IF really means, what counts as a good impact factor in different research fields, and why you shouldn’t rely on it alone while choosing journals for your research paper.

Whether you're pursuing M.Sc., Ph.D., or publishing your thesis, this guide will help you evaluate journals more smartly and avoid common mistakes!

🔍 Quick Takeaways:
✔️ Impact Factor = average number of citations per article
✔️ Life sciences: 5+ is strong | Engineering: 2+ | Social sciences: 1+
✔️ Use it alongside SJR, H-Index & peer review quality
✔️ Not all good journals have a high IF!

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