نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
گروه علم اطلاعات و دانش شناسی دانشکده علوم تربیتی و روانشناسی دانشگاه شهید بهشتی
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
Due to globalization and the advancement of information and communication technology, the nature and dissemination of scientific research have evolved significantly. In this context, scientific journals play a pivotal role in the global exchange of scientific information. Researchers worldwide strive to produce valuable studies and enhance the impact of their findings by publishing in reputable journals. In other words, within academic communities, the quality of a researcher's scientific output is often measured by the quality of the journal in which it is published. Consequently, in academic environments, journals publishing researchers' scientific outputs are utilized for hiring, performance evaluation, and promotion purposes. The extensive use of communication technologies in knowledge production is often indicative of high-quality scientific output.The visibility of scientific journals in prestigious citation databases is a crucial metric for assessing their quality and credibility. This is particularly important for journals in the humanities and social sciences, as these fields often receive less attention compared to natural and engineering sciences. In Iran, Grade A journals significantly contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge, and evaluating their visibility in reputable international databases can enhance their quality and recognition. The number of Iranian journals indexed in prominent citation and informational databases has seen remarkable growth in recent years.Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the visibility of Iranian Grade A journals in humanities and social sciences within the Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science (WoS) citation databases. This research is a descriptive-analytical survey with a scientometric approach, employing various scientometric indicators to examine the visibility of these Iranian Grade A journals in humanities and social sciences indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and WoS. Data were collected from the Scopus, DOAJ, and WoS citation databases, as well as the websites of the respective journals. The list of Iranian Grade A journals in humanities and social sciences was first obtained from the website of the Commission for Scientific Journals of the country. Subsequently, using the search and browse tools of the Scopus, DOAJ, and WoS databases, the presence and visibility of these journals were examined.The results indicated that only a small number of Iranian Grade A journals in humanities and social sciences are indexed in reputable international databases. Furthermore, differences were observed in the visibility of journals across different databases. In terms of the number of articles, citations, and impact indicators, journals indexed in Scopus had the highest representation, while DOAJ and WoS ranked subsequently.This study revealed that the low visibility of Iranian journals in reputable citation databases could be attributed to various factors, including low-quality journal content, challenges related to the English language, and non-compliance with international standards. To enhance the visibility and standing of these journals, it is necessary to improve content quality, adhere to international standards, and increase collaboration with international researchers.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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