At the sharp end : journal ranking and the dreams of academics

<b>Purpose –</b> The purpose of this article is to review and comment on the Australian Government's entry into the journal ranking domain. <br /><br /><b>Design/methodology/approach – </b>A review and reflection on the approach and potential impact of the direction taken. <br /><br /><b>Findings – </b>This project is arguably the largest of its type and the effects on academic publishing and the survival of journals could be far reaching. <br /><br /><b>Originality/value –</b> The article draws together current material on the Australian Government's activities and provides details of the scope of the journal ranking project.<br />