{"id":29,"date":"2026-01-28T08:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mljif.metalife.org.in\/MLJIF\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-02-28T18:32:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T18:32:40","slug":"methodology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mljif.metalife.org.in\/MLJIF\/index.php\/methodology\/","title":{"rendered":"Methodology"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MLJIF Evaluation Methodology<\/h1>\r\n\r\n

\r\nMeta Life Journal Impact Factor (MLJIF) operates under a structured \r\n100-Point Multidimensional Journal Health & Transparency Model<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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1. Core Evaluation Framework (100-Point Model)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Evaluation Parameter<\/th>\r\nMaximum Points<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Research Quality<\/td>25<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Editorial Transparency<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Ethical Standards<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Publication Stability<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Open Access & Visibility<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Total Maximum Score<\/td>\r\n100<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n
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2. Open Access & Visibility (20 Points Breakdown)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sub-Parameter<\/th>\r\nPoints<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Publication Continuity (Last 2 Years)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Website Visibility & Traffic<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Article Engagement (Views & Downloads)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
DOI & Digital Accessibility<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>\r\n\r\n
Total Open Access Score<\/td>\r\n20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n
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3. Mathematical Scoring Formula<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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\r\nComposite Score (C)\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\nC = RQ + ET + ES + PS + OA\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nWhere:\r\n
RQ = Research Quality (Max 25)\r\n
ET = Editorial Transparency (Max 20)\r\n
ES = Ethical Standards (Max 20)\r\n
PS = Publication Stability (Max 15)\r\n
OA = Open Access & Visibility (Max 20)\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\nMLJIF Impact Score (I)\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\nI = C \/ 10\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nSince Maximum Composite Score = 100\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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4. Grade Classification<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Impact Score<\/th>\r\nGrade<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n\r\n
8.5 \u2013 10<\/td>A+<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
7.0 \u2013 8.49<\/td>A<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
5.5 \u2013 6.99<\/td>B<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
4.0 \u2013 5.49<\/td>C<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Below 4.0<\/td>D<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n
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5. Data Verification & Evidence Policy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\nOpen Access and visibility metrics are evaluated based on:\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  • Declared publisher data<\/li>\r\n
  • Publicly accessible archives<\/li>\r\n
  • DOI verification<\/li>\r\n
  • Website accessibility checks<\/li>\r\n
  • Submitted documentary evidence<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n

    \r\nMLJIF reserves the right to verify declared data through publicly available records.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    6. Annual Re-Evaluation Policy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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    • MLJIF evaluation is valid for one calendar year.<\/li>\r\n
    • Re-evaluation is required for score renewal.<\/li>\r\n
    • Impact Score may increase or decrease annually.<\/li>\r\n
    • Certificates are issued with a unique verification ID.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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      7. Metric Positioning Statement<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

      \r\nMLJIF is an independent multidimensional Journal Health & Transparency Index.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

      \r\nIt is not a citation-based impact factor<\/strong> and is not affiliated with Clarivate Analytics, Scopus, or Web of Science.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

      \r\nMLJIF focuses on structural quality, editorial ethics, publication continuity, and open access transparency.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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      \r\n\u00a9 Meta Life Journal Impact Factor (MLJIF) \u2013 100-Point Journal Health Model\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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