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Some important bibliometric characteristics of chemistry journals were studied. Contrary to expectations, calculations of impact factors asynchronized for shorter and longer periods yield similar values. A new overlap measure for journals is suggested which is based on frequency distribution of references by journals.
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Vinkler, P. Ratio of short term and long term impact factors and similarities of chemistry journals represented by references. Scientometrics 46, 621–633 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02459616
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