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Last Updated: Aug 13, 2026     Views: 13

Which platform to use for journal metrics depends on the metric you need.

Purpose Suggested platform
CiteScore percentile and rank Scopus Sources
Free Scopus-based quartile SCImago Journal & Country Rank
Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and quartile Journal Citation Reports
Checking whether a journal is indexed in Scopus Scopus Sources
Checking whether a journal has a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) Journal Citation Reports

If you are unsure which source is most appropriate, check the expectations of your supervisor, funder, or assessment process.

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