Modeling and Simulation Analysis of Journal Impact Factor Dynamics Based on Submission and Citation Rules

Figure 8

Comparison of the normal JIF and manipulated JIF in 100 Monte Carlo simulation runs. (a) Normal impact factors within 13 years. (b) Impact factors with one manipulation. (c) Impact factors with two manipulations. (d) Impact factors with two manipulations. (e) Normal impact factors within 13 years. (f) Impact factors with one manipulation. (g) Impact factors with two manipulations. (h) Impact factors with two manipulations.

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