The Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Basic to Translational Science (JACC: Basic to Translational Science) assesses the relative importance of research published within its pages. This metric reflects the average number of citations received in a particular year by articles published in the journal during the two preceding years. As an illustration, a score of 5.0 indicates that, on average, papers published in the journal two years prior were cited five times within the measured year.
This quantitative measure serves as a significant indicator of the journal’s influence and the reach of the research it disseminates within the scientific community. It provides a basis for comparing the journal’s standing relative to others in related fields, assisting researchers in identifying high-impact publications for their own investigations. Historically, this metric has evolved alongside the increasing emphasis on quantifiable assessments of scholarly work, playing a role in shaping funding decisions and career advancement within academia.