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American Journal of Health Behavior
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American Journal of Health Behavior

1087-3244

Published by: PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited

https://ajhb.org/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 764 24 30 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 83
Documents by Best Scientists*: 88
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 80
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.407
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Health Behavior?

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Clinical psychology, Demography, Environmental health, Psychological intervention and Gerontology. The research on Clinical psychology featured in it combines topics in other fields like Social support, Social psychology, Psychiatry, Injury prevention and Suicide prevention. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Demography, it also covered topics in Logistic regression, Obesity, Young adult, Cross-sectional study and Ethnic group.

The study on Psychological intervention presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Intervention (counseling). Intervention (counseling) research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Randomized controlled trial and Health promotion. The work tackled in American Journal of Health Behavior goes beyond the discipline of Randomized controlled trial as it also encompasses Physical therapy.

  • Clinical psychology (17.80%)
  • Demography (16.04%)
  • Environmental health (13.10%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Tailored and targeted health communication: strategies for enhancing information relevance. (726 citations)
  • The causal pathways linking health literacy to health outcomes. (651 citations)
  • From research to "best practices" in other settings and populations. (367 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Health Behavior:

The journal publications focus largely on the fields of Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Health promotion, Environmental health and Psychological intervention. The journal articles tackle studies in Intervention (counseling) and the interrelated subject of Gerontology, Physical therapy and Randomized controlled trial to gain insights into Health promotion. The published papers explore topics in Psychological intervention which can be helpful for research in disciplines like MEDLINE and Behavior change.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of American Journal of Health Behavior is to combine knowledge in the areas of Demography, Environmental health, MEDLINE, Logistic regression and Odds. While American Journal of Health Behavior focused on Demography, it was also able to explore topics like Cigarette smoking, Former Smoker, Smoking prevalence, Never smokers and Nicotine. It explores issues in Environmental health which can be linked to other research areas like Food intake, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, China and Dietary intake.

American Journal of Health Behavior focused on works that combine different research areas such as MEDLINE and Perspective (graphical). The Young adult research presented in it explores the relationship between Visual attention and the closely related topic of Applied psychology. Concepts in Social isolation, as well as related topics in Social support, are covered in the Intervention (counseling) research presented in the journal.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Health Behaviors at the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. (5 citations)
  • Uncertainty Stress, and Its Impact on Disease Fear and Prevention Behavior during the COVID-19 Epidemic in China: A Panel Study. (4 citations)
  • Problematic Internet Use in Turkish High School Students: Prevalence and Related Factors. (3 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 American Journal of Health Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert J. McDermott (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lorraine R. Reitzel (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • David R. Black (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ruopeng An (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Elbert D. Glover (16 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 American Journal of Health Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Minnesota (54 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Maryland, College Park (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (39 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Houston (31 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 22.95% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.02% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.26% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.77% of all publications and 65.96% 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 Psychologists

There's a wide array of career opportunities for individuals interested in psychology and related fields. The demand for qualified psychologists continues to rise, with various sectors such as healthcare, business, education, and law enforcement recognizing the importance of psychological expertise. In healthcare, for example, Clinical Psychologists and intervention counseling experts are central to patient health management. Their ability to understand and influence behaviors makes them crucial in supporting patients dealing with mental and chronic health issues. Given the high demand for these roles, it's worth understanding the necessary steps to become a psychologist. This process varies by state, so it's essential to look into your specific location's requirements. For instance, if you're interested in becoming a psychologist in Louisiana, you should be aware of the state's unique licensure regulations. To aid prospective psychologists in Louisiana, we've compiled a comprehensive guide detailing the necessary prerequisites and steps to obtain a professional license. This guide provides an overview, beginning from completing your undergraduate studies, to graduate school, and finally culminating in the licensing process. You can access the guide on how to become a psychologist in Louisiana. In addition, the guide provides information on potential career paths, salary expectations, and related job opportunities. It's an invaluable resource for anyone interested in launching a successful career in psychology. Make sure to scrutinize it and plan your journey effectively towards becoming a licensed psychologist in Louisiana. Remember, effective planning is the first step in achieving your career objectives in psychology.

Top Publications

  • Health Behaviors at the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Raven H Weaver;Alexandra Jackson;Jane Lanigan;Thomas G Power

    (2021)
    48 Citations
  • Relationships among Physical Activity, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Weight Stigma in Children in Hong Kong.

    Ruckwongpatr Kamolthip;Xavier C. C. Fung;Chung-Ying Lin;Janet D. Latner

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • Dual Use of Cigarettes and JUUL: Trajectory and Cigarette Consumption.

    Arielle S Selya;Saul Shiffman;Marisa Greenberg;Erik M Augustson

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Switching away from Cigarettes across 12 Months among Adult Smokers Purchasing the JUUL System

    Nicholas I Goldenson;Saul Shiffman;Cameron Hatcher;Dish Lamichhane

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • The Adult JUUL Switching and Smoking Trajectories (ADJUSST) Study: Methods and Analysis of Loss-to-Follow-up

    Saul Shiffman;Mark A Sembower;Erik M Augustson;Nicholas I Goldenson

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Flavor and Nicotine Effects on E-cigarette Appeal in Young Adults: Moderation by Reason for Vaping.

    Adam M Leventhal;Tyler B Mason;Sam N Cwalina;Lauren Whitted

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Changes in Dependence as Smokers Switch from Cigarettes to JUUL in Two Nicotine Concentrations.

    Saul Shiffman;Nicholas I Goldenson;Cameron Hatcher;Erik M Augustson

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Sedentary Behaviors, Sleep, and Health-related Quality of Life in Middle-aged Adults.

    Yen T. Chen;Carole K. Holahan;Darla M. Castelli

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Smoking Trajectories of Adult Never Smokers 12 Months after First Purchase of a JUUL Starter Kit.

    Saul Shiffman;Nathan M Holt

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Prevalence of ENDS and JUUL Use, by Smoking Status, in National Samples of Young Adults and Older Adults in the U.S.

    Shivaani Prakash;Cameron Hatcher;Saul Shiffman

    (2021)
    9 Citations

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