Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:52:56 +0530 From: Amit Thapar <amitt@niper.ac.in> FYI The paper highlights role of impact factor as Garfield's major contribution in the field of bibliometrics. Defies impact factor and discusses the criteria fixed for calculating impact factor. Informs the manner in which impact factor can be represented mathematically. Highlights features, uses and role of impact factor in evaluation of research output of CSIR scientists. Lastly, informs about Normalized Impact Factor, a variant of the impact factor. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/10241/4/ALIS%2057%283%29%2029 1-295.pdf Amit Thapar Library & Information Centre National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) (Dept. of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India) Sector-67, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)-160062 InTouch: 0172-2292073 / 9855701060 Blog: http://nipersasnagarlibrary.wordpress.com kkk