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Rapid Journal Quality Check

(52 reviews)
100,000 users
Updated July 9, 2023
productivity/educationchromeVersion 4.1.2
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Description

Displays rankings and h-index for academic journals next to Google Scholar search results.

Extension Rankings

View how this extension ranks compared to others in the same category and across all extensions.

Ranking Summary

#2,104

Overall Rank

#1,881

Extension Rank

#259

"Business" Keyword

#126

"Search Bar" Keyword

#57

"Research" Keyword

#29

"Rank" Keyword

#3

"Quality" Keyword

#211

"Name" Keyword

#259

"Icon" Keyword

#125

"Guide" Keyword

#50

"Education" Keyword

#116

"Computer" Keyword

#929

Featured Rank

0

Review Summary

Users find Rapid Journal Quality Check highly useful for assessing journal quality and integrating ranking info smoothly alongside research results. It supports various ranking systems and disciplines, saving valuable time. However, multiple reviews highlight the need for regular database updates to ensure accurate, current rankings. Issues with misclassification and missing WoS metrics are noted, along with minor glitches like inactive links. Despite these, the extension is praised as a valuable research tool that significantly enhances the academic workflow.

Pros

  • Provides quick and helpful assessment of journal quality while researching.
  • Integrates well with Google Scholar, showing rankings and h-index next to search results.
  • Supports multiple ranking systems (e.g., ABDC, SJR) for various disciplines, catering to diverse researcher needs.
  • Saves researchers time by consolidating journal quality information in one place.
  • Highly appreciated by researchers and scholars for improving knowledge of journal rankings.

Cons

  • Databases and journal ranking lists are outdated and need frequent updates.
  • Issues with incorrect journal mapping or ranking (e.g., misclassifying journals or articles).
  • Lack of inclusion of Web of Science (WoS) rankings and Impact Factors, desired by users.
  • Some glitches, including inactive links and missing summaries on articles.
  • Color schemes and quality indicators may negatively affect perception of certain journals, suggesting UI improvements needed.

Permissions

This extension can:

  • storage
  • activeTab

Additional Information

Version

4.1.2

Updated

July 9, 2023

Size

4.32 MB

Languages

en

Developer Information

Authorjrk.devgit
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