Evaluating journal quality by integrating department journal lists in a developing country: Are they representative?

The appraisal of research output is of particular interest to scholars and academic administrators, and the career success of academicians is partially dependent on the journals in which their manuscripts are published. Department journal lists (DJLs) which are reflective of the priorities of the schools that created them, are a frequently used criterion for promotion and tenure (P&T) decision in academic departments. Although previous studies...