%0 Journal Article
%T Journal Impact Factor and Academic Ethics
%A Rimas Norvai£ża
%J Evolution of Science and Technology
%D 2011
%I Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
%X This article provides an overview of cases wherein the journal Impact Factor was manipulated; and attempts explaining the possible causes thereof. The discussion is focused on the Lithuanian scientific community with some parallels drawn to a similar situation in China. The article argues that certain science administration practices may undercut the self-governance of science based on academic ethics.
%K Impact Factor
%K citation
%K academic ethics
%K causes of misconduct
%K science policy
%U http://www.est.vgtu.lt/index.php/est/article/view/est.2011.10