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FactorSphere - Academic Journal Rankings

A community-driven academic journal ranking platform with transparent methodology and real-time updates.

Overview

FactorSphere provides comprehensive rankings and metrics for academic journals across various fields. The platform combines multiple ranking factors to give researchers, institutions, and students a clear view of journal quality and impact.

Key Features

  • Transparent Methodology: All ranking factors and calculations are openly documented
  • Real-time Updates: Journal rankings are updated regularly with the latest data
  • Multi-dimensional Rankings: Combines citation metrics, peer review scores, and impact factors
  • Field-specific Rankings: Specialized rankings for different academic disciplines
  • Search and Filter: Advanced search capabilities to find journals by field, impact, or ranking

Ranking Factors

The platform considers multiple metrics to provide comprehensive journal rankings:

  • Impact Factor: Standard citation-based metric
  • CiteScore: Alternative citation metric from Scopus
  • SNIP: Source Normalized Impact per Paper
  • SJR: SCImago Journal Rank
  • Peer Review Quality: Community-based assessment
  • Publication Speed: Average time from submission to publication

Data Sources

FactorSphere aggregates data from multiple academic databases and indexing services to ensure comprehensive and accurate rankings.

Technology Stack

  • Next.js: Modern React framework for static site generation
  • TypeScript: Type-safe development
  • Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework
  • Sharp: Image processing for favicon generation

Getting Started

The platform is deployed as a static site for optimal performance and accessibility. Visit the live site to explore journal rankings and detailed metrics.

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