Fourth Fifth International Conference on Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2024)
MEASURING DISPARITIES IN JOURNAL INDEXING
EUNGI KIM Associate Professor, Department of Library & Informa􀆟on Science, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu 42601, South Korea
Abstract: This keynote addresses the critical need to measure and understand disparities in how journals are indexed within major
databases such as Scopus. It emphasizes the impact of publisher volume on metrics like h-index and SCImagoJournal
Rank (SJR), illustrating how high-volume publishers often dominate higher-ranking quartiles, potentially overshadowing
smaller publishers. The discussion explores the stability and sustainability of journal indexing through coverage duraÆŸon
indicators, highlighting that Open Access (OA) journals generally exhibit better stability than non-OAjournals.
Additionally, the dynamics of journal evolution and turnover are analyzed, revealing significant trends in the growth and
decline of indexed journals. Regional disparities in journal indexing are also underscored, emphasizing the need for
balanced global research representation. The broader implications include democratizing knowledge, accelerating
scientific progress, reshaping academic careers, and promoting global research equity. The conclusion calls for
collaboration with ethicists, policymakers, and community leaders to develop comprehensive, equitable, and impactul
metrics that address societal needs and uphold ethical standards
Keywords: MEASURING DISPARITIES IN JOURNAL INDEXING
