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Alcohol and Alcoholism
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Alcohol and Alcoholism

0735-0414

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/alcalc

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 382 101 112 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 250
Documents by Best Scientists*: 235
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 111
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.75
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Alcohol and Alcoholism?

Alcohol and Alcoholism generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Psychiatry, Alcohol, Endocrinology and Ethanol. While Alcohol and Alcoholism focused on Internal medicine, it was also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology, Anesthesia and Surgery. The concepts on Psychiatry presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Alcohol dependence, Injury prevention and Clinical psychology.

It explores research in Alcohol dependence and the adjacent study of Abstinence. Topics in Injury prevention explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Demography and Environmental health. The Environmental health works featured in Alcohol and Alcoholism incorporate elements from Occupational safety and health, Suicide prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.

Alcohol consumption is a major topic of Alcohol research presented in Alcohol and Alcoholism. Research in the field of Biochemistry was used to conduct the presented Ethanol study.

  • Internal medicine (26.34%)
  • Psychiatry (22.94%)
  • Alcohol (18.58%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Impact of alcohol advertising and media exposure on adolescent alcohol use: a systematic review of longitudinal studies (732 citations)
  • Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity. Research and Public Policy. By T. F. Babor, R. Caetano, S. Casswell, G. Edwards, N. Giesbrecht, K. Graham, J. Grube, P. Gruenewald, L. Hill, H. Holder, R. Homel, E. Osterberg, J. Rehm, R. Room and I. Rossow. Oxford University Press. £29.50. 290 pgs. ISBN 019 263261 2 (491 citations)
  • The efficacy of motivational interviewing as a brief intervention for excessive drinking: A meta-analytic review. (465 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Alcohol and Alcoholism:

The main points discussed in the published papers deal with Internal medicine, Psychiatry, Alcohol dependence, Alcohol and Injury prevention. The most cited publications address concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Ethanol, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Surgery. The published papers explore issues in Psychiatry which can be linked to other research areas like Clinical psychology and Alcohol use disorder.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme
  • Law

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Alcohol, Alcohol use disorder, Clinical psychology, Internal medicine and Alcohol consumption are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. The Alcohol studies in the journal expound on topics in

  • Ethanol together with Pharmacology,
  • Environmental health that connect with fields like Binge drinking.. The journal addresses concerns in Alcohol use disorder which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Cognition, Addiction and Anxiety.

Alcohol and Alcoholism facilitates discussions on Clinical psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Psychological intervention and PsycINFO. The studies on Internal medicine discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Alcohol dependence, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology. The journal explores research in Alcohol consumption alongside concepts in Demography and other areas of study in Ethnic group and Odds.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Impact of COVID-19 Confinement on Alcohol Purchases in Great Britain: Controlled Interrupted Time-Series Analysis During the First Half of 2020 Compared With 2015-2018 (10 citations)
  • The Impact of Appetite-Regulating Neuropeptide Leptin on Alcohol Use, Alcohol Craving and Addictive Behavior: A Systematic Review of Preclinical and Clinical Data (8 citations)
  • Psychological Stressors Predicting Increased Drinking During the COVID-19 Crisis: A Longitudinal National Survey Study of Workers in Finland (7 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.

The top authors publishing in Alcohol and Alcoholism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Allan D. Thomson (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Philippe De Witte (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Abdulla A.-B. Badawy (38 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Roberta J. Ward (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Emilio González-Reimers (32 papers) absent 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Alcohol and Alcoholism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • National Institutes of Health (86 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (73 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Helsinki (69 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Heidelberg University (60 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Université catholique de Louvain (59 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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, 5.84% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.18% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.53% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.38% of all publications and 58.91% 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.

Possibility of a Career in Criminal Psychology and Its Connection to Alcohol and Alcoholism

A connection often noted in many of the Alcohol and Alcoholism studies is consistent references to Clinical Psychology. This substantiates the profound overlap between Alcohol-dependent patients and extensive need for psychological intervention. A specific aspect of Clinical Psychology that this topic brings into focus is Criminal Psychology. Criminal psychologists often explore the role of alcohol as a catalyst in various criminal behaviors, hence it is common for researchers in this field to refer to publications from journals like Alcohol and Alcoholism. For budding psychologists interested in delving into criminal psychology and its interplay with alcoholism, reviewing such studies might be an integral part of their learning curve. If you are one such individual considering a career in Criminal Psychology, it is crucial to understand how to navigate through the professional requirements and academic pathway. No need for stressing over the detailed journey though; we have a comprehensive guide on how to become a criminal psychologist in New York. This guide not only outlines the necessary steps in becoming a criminal psychologist but also highlights how in-depth understanding about issues related to alcohol and its psychological impacts can amplify your skills in this field. Therefore, Alcohol and Alcoholism publications can indeed be an indispensable resource for prospective criminal psychologists and other mental health professionals involved with alcohol-dependent individuals.

Top Publications

  • Did the General Population in Germany Drink More Alcohol during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown?

    Anne Koopmann;Ekaterini Georgiadou;Falk Kiefer;Thomas Hillemacher

    (2020)
    133 Citations
  • Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Distillation of a 2020 Cochrane Review for Clinicians and Policy Makers.

    John F Kelly;Alexandra Abry;Marica Ferri;Keith Humphreys

    (2020)
    106 Citations
  • What we talk about when we talk about binge drinking: towards an integrated conceptualization and evaluation

    Pierre Maurage;Séverine Lannoy;Jessica Mange;Delphine Grynberg;Delphine Grynberg

    (2020)
    42 Citations
  • The Association Between Social Media Use and Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Youths: A Four-Country Study

    Iina Savolainen;Atte Oksanen;Markus Kaakinen;Anu Sirola

    (2020)
    42 Citations
  • The Association Between Impulsivity and Relapse in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Literature Review.

    Wilco Sliedrecht;Hendrik G Roozen;Katie Witkiewitz;Ranne de Waart

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Synthesizing Indirect Effects in Mediation Models With Meta-Analytic Methods.

    Mike W-L Cheung

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Short- and Longer-Term Benefits of Temporary Alcohol Abstinence During ‘Dry January’ Are Not Also Observed Among Adult Drinkers in the General Population: Prospective Cohort Study

    Richard O de Visser;Richard Piper

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • A Scoping Review of Gender, Sex and Sexuality Differences in Polysubstance Use in Adolescents and Adults.

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Digital Interventions for People With Co-Occurring Depression and Problematic Alcohol Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Maria J E Schouten;Carolien Christ;Jack J M Dekker;Heleen Riper

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • The Impact of Appetite-Regulating Neuropeptide Leptin on Alcohol Use, Alcohol Craving and Addictive Behavior: A Systematic Review of Preclinical and Clinical Data

    Patrick Bach;Anne Koopmann;Falk Kiefer

    (2021)
    25 Citations

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