Why isn't Chinese Physics in the ISI?

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The discussion revolves around the status of the journal "Chinese Physics" in relation to the ISI (Institute for Scientific Information) and its visibility on the Thomson Reuters Master Journal List. Participants explore the reasons for any discrepancies in journal listings and express curiosity about the criteria for inclusion.

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  • Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes their university has a subscription to "Chinese Physics" and questions why it is not ISI approved.
  • Another participant provides a link indicating that "Chinese Physics" is indeed listed in the ISI database.
  • A participant expresses confusion about the difference between the ISI listing and the Thomson Reuters Master Journal List.
  • There is a suggestion that the complexity of physics in English may contribute to the journal's status.
  • One participant identifies a personal error in searching for the journal on the Master Journal List, clarifying that they were using the wrong search parameter.
  • A participant raises another journal, "Nonlinear Biomedical Physics," questioning its absence from the Master Journal List despite having access through their university.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the criteria for journal inclusion in the ISI or the Thomson Reuters Master Journal List, and some confusion remains regarding specific journals.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific search parameters and access issues related to journal listings, which may indicate limitations in the databases or personal search methods.

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My University has a subscription to this journal. Not saying it should be Reuter approved, just curious why it's not.
 
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It is: http://admin-apps.isiknowledge.com/JCR/JCR?RQ=RECORD&rank=26&journal=CHINESE+PHYS
 
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oh, I see. I've been relying on the Thomson Reuters Master Journal List. What's the difference?
 
Probably because Physics is difficult enough in English as it is.
 
Pythagorean said:
oh, I see. I've been relying on the Thomson Reuters Master Journal List. What's the difference?
I see Chinese Physics B, Chinese Physics C and Chinese Physics Letters on the MJL.
 
Weird, I don't know what my problem is

You used this site?
http://science.thomsonreuters.com/mjl/

I just tried it again (even tried chinese physics letters in case it didn't accept partials).
 
Ok, I figured out my problem :P I was using "Title Word" instead of "Full Journal Title"

Thanks for the confirmation.
 
Ok, got another one!

I can't find this on the MJL:

http://www.nonlinearbiomedphys.com/

It's another one my University is subscribed to (I have access to it online and it identifies my university)
 

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