Journal Management Issues Based on Citation Metrics

The significance of scientific journals in transmission of scientific findings is well known to the society. Since the evolution of scientific journals, they continue to occupy the predominant position in transmitting the results of scientific research. Hence, the study of scientific journals and the way they function become the core component in the area scientometrics. The research workers in a discipline need to access and utilize the results of the research in their specialization. The identification of core journals in a field of knowledge gives priority in classification of scientific journals. Journals are classified, which enables the scientists to find the journals in their specialization. This article analyzes the possible journal management issues.