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. 2003 Jan;91(1):4-6.

Impact factors: arbiter of excellence?

Martin Frank  1
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Impact factors: arbiter of excellence?

Martin Frank. J Med Libr Assoc. 2003 Jan.
No abstract available

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  • Scope-adjusted impact factor.
    Huth EJ. Huth EJ. J Med Libr Assoc. 2003 Jul;91(3):285. J Med Libr Assoc. 2003. PMID: 12905988 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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