Stage 1. Detailed Paremetrical analysis
Following groups of parameters are being evaluated:
– Scientific quality 580 base points (58.0%)
– Editorial quality 200 base points (20.0%)
– International availability 135 base points (13.5%)
– Frequency-Regularity-Stability 50 base points (5.0%)
– Technical quality 35 base points (3.5%)
Total 1000 base points (100.0%)
Stage 2. Negative score analysis
Negative score is given for:
a. irregular or late issuance [late up to one publishing period (-30), joint issues (-50), late more than one
publishing period (-60)];
b. non-ethical advertisement placement [within article (-60), directly before/after article (-40).
Stage 3. Experts peer-review
Experts peer-review of evaluated journals change the total score by ±60 points (12%):
a. Scientific significance of the published material [±20],
b. Up-to-date content [±20],
c. Educational value [±20].
How do we calculate Index Copernicus Value (ICV)
First, Base Points (BP) are converted into 10 points Total Basic Score (TBS), then:
A) For journals indexed in Thomson Scientific Index Copernicus Value (ICV) is being calculated based on
the following formula:
9+[(TBS)×(IF)] (where IF = impact factor value).
This formula ensure that the journals indexed at Thomson Scientific have minimum ICV=9 points.
B) For the rest of journals which are NOT indexed in Thomson Scientific TBS=ICV
I. Scientific Quality
The following parameters have been evaluated:
1. International indexation. Three levels of indexation has been defined:
a. Basic level – indexation in international bibliographic databases EXCEPT Index Medicus/MEDLINE and
Current Contents.
b. MEDLINE level (indexation at Index Medicus/MEDLINE). The score can be lowered if a journal does not
deliver or is late with delivering XML files according to Medline requirements.
c. Indexation at Philadelphia Institute of Scientific Information’s Master Journal List (based on impact
factor). IF is used in the calculation algorhythm of Index Copernicus Value (ICV) – see above.
2. Annual percent of original research papers
Original research paper is that, which presents results of empiric investigation (clinical or laboratory), which
is divided into the following sections: background, material and methods, results, discussion, conclusions,
references. The percentage of this original works published in a journal reflects its character (scientific or
educational) and indicates the potential interest of researchers in publishing there.
3. Number of papers published annually from centers outside the journal’s country of origin
Indirectly indicates a degree of journal’s acceptance on international market. The more international
publications – the higher the score.
4. Number of all papers published on annual basis
Reflects potential authorship and acceptance for the journal. Only papers published in regular issues are
being considered. Papers published in special issues or supplements are not being counted as they are
considered not to undergo the regular peer-review process. It is also being assessed if the papers published
INTERNATIONAL Journal Master List
IndexCopernicus™ Evaluation Methodology 2009
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