Analysis on citation index of Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science

Abstract

Objective To analyze the trend of citation index of Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Sciences(CJBMBS) from 2011 to 2018, and compare to the average level of Chinese Medical Association(CMA) series journals, so as to provide basis for improving academic quality and journal influence. Methods Trend analysis on citation index of CJBMBS from 2011 to 2018 and comparison with the average level of Chinese Medical Association series journals were conducted by Microsoft Excel 2010. Results From 2011 to 2018, the core impact factor(0.849-1.151) and ratio of foundation-supported papers(0.550-0.810) of CJBMBS showed an upward trend, while the core total citation(1 783-2 836) showed a downward trend.The core total citation, core impact factor and ratio of foundation-supported papers of CJBMBS were higher than the average level of CMA series journals(1 355-1 699, 0.497-0.890, 0.335-0.460), but the core other-citation rate was lower than the average level of CMA series journals (0.81-0.85). Conclusion The CJBMBS is at a high level among the core journals of Chinese science and technology, and more attention should be paid to the problem of high self-citation rate. Key words: Core total citation; Core impact factor; Ratio of foundation-supported papers; Core other-citation rate