Accountability in Research

Top Research Topics at Accountability in Research?

Accountability in Research primarily focuses on research topics in Public relations, Research ethics, Engineering ethics, Scientific misconduct and Accountability. Public relations research featured in Accountability in Research incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Government and Conflict of interest. Accountability in Research facilitates discussions on Research ethics that incorporate concepts from other fields like Informed consent and Medical education.

The studies in Scientific misconduct featured incorporate elements of Law, Misconduct and Research integrity. The Accountability study featured in it draws connections with the study of Public administration.

• Public relations (21.78%)
• Research ethics (18.30%)
• Engineering ethics (16.49%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Empirically supported ethical research practice: The costs and benefits of research from the participants’ view (135 citations)
• Moral Disengagement in the Corporate World (87 citations)
• Engaging the public in policy development: the National Bioethics Advisory Commission report on "Research Involving Persons with Mental Disorders that May Affect Decisionmaking Capacity. (77 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Accountability in Research:

The most cited articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Public relations, Scientific misconduct, Research ethics, Engineering ethics and Conflict of interest. While Scientific misconduct is the focus of the most cited articles, it also provides insights into the studies of MEDLINE, Law, Deception, Value (ethics) and Misconduct. Issues in Research ethics were discussed in the journal publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Pedagogy and Historical Article.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Law
• World War II
• Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Research integrity, Research ethics, Engineering ethics, Scientific misconduct and Misconduct. The studies on Research integrity discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Family medicine, Competition (economics), Qualitative research and China. The Research ethics study featured in Accountability in Research draws parallels with the field of Public relations.

Institutional review board, Transparency (behavior), Key (cryptography) and Publication ethics are some topics wherein Engineering ethics research discussed in Accountability in Research have an impact. The journal explores topics in Scientific misconduct which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Promotion (rank) and Medical education. The concepts on Misconduct presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Social psychology and Internet privacy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• An alarming retraction rate for scientific publications on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). (38 citations)
• An "alarming" and "exceptionally high" rate of COVID-19 retractions? (17 citations)
• Citation of retracted publications: A challenging problem. (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Accountability in Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• David B. Resnik (40 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Adil E. Shamoo (37 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Shane Connelly (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Michael D. Mumford (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Sheldon Krimsky (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Accountability in Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• National Institutes of Health (32 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Maryland, Baltimore (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Dalhousie University (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Oklahoma (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Duke University (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 9.64% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.00% of all publications and 56.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities for Research Scholars

As a research scholar, exploring career opportunities beyond academics can open up new horizons. Counseling is one of those domains where research scholars can offer a unique perspective. The process can range from self-guidance to acquiring professional licenses.

If you are considering this route, you need to be aware of the requirements specific to each state. For instance, if you are located in Washington, you would need to follow a certain set of rules to receive your license. From obtaining your degree to gaining the necessary experience, the process can be rigorous but equally rewarding.

To give an example, let's look into the process of obtaining a counseling license in Washington. Washington state requires candidates to have a master's degree or higher in counseling or a related field from a recognized university. Followed by this, they must accrue a number of supervised experience hours, typically 3000 hours, with a licensed professional to qualify.

Apart from educational qualifications and practical experience, the candidate also needs to pass the Washington State Jurisprudence Examination and national exam approved by the department. Getting counseling license in Washington involves a comprehensive understanding of ethical practices. Being abreast with the latest research in your domain can significantly elevate your practice.

Embarking on a counseling career as a research scholar could not only contribute to personal growth but also create a lasting impact on society. After all, bridging gaps between research and practice can result in an enriching professional journey.