What do you think of the emphasis placed on impact factors? - NobelPrize.org

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What do you think of the emphasis placed on impact factors?

Is it important to publish?

Should scientists be secretive about their work?

Is there too much pressure to publish in high-impact journals?

How important is a journal’s impact factor?

Do you think the public supports scientific research?

How has your discovery had an impact?

Is significant achievement the driving pressure in science?

Is creativity important in science?

Can you recall a moment of discovery?