Journal evaluation with clear criteria and public verification
IJIF provides structured journal evaluation, year-specific public records and certificate verification for journals considered under its published criteria.
Transparent journal evaluation and verifiable public records
International Journal Impact Factor (IJIF) evaluates scholarly journals against published criteria and maintains year-specific public records designed to make journal information, evaluation outcomes and certificate verification clear and accessible.
The evaluation considers identifiable and reviewable aspects of journal publishing, including journal identity, accessibility, editorial transparency, publication continuity, policies, metadata and overall publishing standards.
How IJIF approaches journal evaluation
Transparency
Evaluation areas and relevant public information should be clear enough for publishers and readers to understand what is being assessed.
Consistency
Applicable criteria are used in a consistent manner for journals considered within the same evaluation framework.
Verifiability
Journal identity, submitted information and supporting evidence should be capable of reasonable verification.
Year-Specific Assessment
An IJIF record is associated with a stated evaluation year rather than treated as a timeless journal attribute.
Traceable Records
Approved journal records and issued certificates are presented with information that supports public verification.
Responsible Interpretation
IJIF records should be considered alongside the requirements and policies relevant to the user’s own academic or institutional decision.
What an IJIF public record can show
- Journal title and available ISSN information
- Publisher, country, subject and publishing details where available
- Evaluation year and recorded IJIF Score where assigned
- Evaluation history made public for the journal
- Certificate verification information where a certificate has been issued
Review the criteria and public records
For details about eligibility, evidence and evaluation principles, read the Evaluation Policy. Approved journal records can be explored through the IJIF Journal Directory.