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Asia-Pacific Education Researcher
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Asia-Pacific Education Researcher

0119-5646

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/40299

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 346 14 24 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 27
Documents by Best Scientists*: 39
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.254
Impact Factor: 4.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Asia-pacific Education Researcher?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Sociology of Education, Mathematics education, Pedagogy, Social psychology and Teaching method. While Asia-pacific Education Researcher focused on Sociology of Education, it was also able to explore topics like Context (language use), Higher education, Medical education, Developmental psychology and Self-efficacy. In the journal, Test (assessment), Metacognition and Perception are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Mathematics education research.

The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Pedagogy and Qualitative research. The study on Social psychology presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Structural equation modeling. Asia-pacific Education Researcher is focused mainly on Curriculum, particularly Curriculum development.

Active learning and Experiential learning are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal.

  • Sociology of Education (54.61%)
  • Mathematics education (39.63%)
  • Pedagogy (33.18%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Exploring the factor structure of the constructs of technological, pedagogical, content knowledge (TPACK) (71 citations)
  • Singaporean and Taiwanese Pre-service Teachers’ Beliefs and their Attitude Towards ICT Use: A Comparative Study (70 citations)
  • Interactive Whiteboard Acceptance: Applicability of the UTAUT Model to Student Teachers (65 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Asia-pacific Education Researcher:

The most cited papers primarily tackle Mathematics education, Pedagogy, Sociology of Education, Social psychology and Structural equation modeling. The most cited papers address concerns in Mathematics education which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Multimedia and Curriculum. The journal papers address concerns in the field of Sociology of Education by exploring it in line with topics in Academic achievement which intersect with Student engagement subjects.

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

  • Law
  • Education
  • Linguistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Sociology of Education, Mathematics education, Context (language use), Medical education and Developmental psychology. Research in the field of Pedagogy was used to conduct the presented Sociology of Education study. The Pedagogy research presented in the journal explores the relationship between Higher education and the closely related topic of Perception.

The research on Mathematics education tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Control (management), Self-efficacy, Vocabulary and Literacy. Topics in Context (language use) were tackled in line with various other fields like Quality (business) and Pre service. While Developmental psychology is the key highlight in the journal, it also covered some subjects on Test (assessment) and Construct (philosophy) and Task (project management).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Thriving or Surviving Emergency Remote Teaching Necessitated by COVID-19: University Teachers’ Perspectives (8 citations)
  • Self-regulation in Three Types of Online Interaction: How Does It Predict Online Pre-service Teachers’ Perceived Learning and Satisfaction? (5 citations)
  • Factors Influence Students’ Switching Behavior to Online Learning under COVID-19 Pandemic: A Push–Pull–Mooring Model Perspective (4 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 Asia-pacific Education Researcher (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ching Sing Chai (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Chin Chung Tsai (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Timothy Teo (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jyh Chong Liang (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Ronnel B. King (8 papers) published 1 paper 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 Asia-pacific Education Researcher (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Hong Kong (51 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nanyang Technological University (41 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong (37 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Taiwan Normal University (29 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Hong Kong Institute of Education (28 papers) absent at the last 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, 7.27% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 26.47% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 45.10% 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 in the Education Research Field

Education research is a broad field with numerous career opportunities. It offers positions spanning from school administration to consultancy, adult education teaching, school counseling, and high-stake consulting. Another promising role within this sector is that of a mental health counselor. With the rising focus on mental health, the demand for professionals in this field is only expected to grow in the coming years. A career as a mental health counselor can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, especially for those who are passionate about education and healthcare simultaneously. Those interested in pursuing this path must meet several education and licensing requirements. Additionally, the actual tasks and responsibilities can vary greatly depending on factors like geography or the specific work setting. This could include schools, hospitals, or private practice. For instance, steps on How to become a mental health counselor in Rhode Island might differ moderately from those in other states or countries. Ensuring a thorough understanding of the requirements and duties associated with a chosen career path can greatly aid aspiring professionals in their journey. Whether compiling data in education research or offering mental health services, the opportunities to make a difference within the education sector are truly vast.

Top Publications

  • Exploring the Structural Relationship Among Teachers’ Technostress, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), Computer Self-efficacy and School Support

    Yan Dong;Chang Xu;Ching Sing Chai;Xuesong Zhai;Xuesong Zhai

    (2020)
    158 Citations
  • Designing Unplugged and Plugged Activities to Cultivate Computational Thinking: An Exploratory Study in Early Childhood Education

    Anika Saxena;Chung Kwan Lo;Khe Foon Hew;Gary Ka Wai Wong

    (2020)
    119 Citations
  • A Content Analysis of Computational Thinking Research: An International Publication Trends and Research Typology

    Kai Yu Tang;Te Lien Chou;Te Lien Chou;Chin Chung Tsai

    (2020)
    71 Citations
  • Teacher Engagement with Online Formative Assessment in EFL Writing During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of China

    Min Zou;Delin Kong;Icy Lee

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • Understanding Changes in EFL Teachers’ Feedback Practice During COVID-19: Implications for Teacher Feedback Literacy at a Time of Crisis

    Lianjiang Jiang;Shulin Yu

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • Does Relatedness Matter for Online Self-regulated Learning to Promote Perceived Learning Gains and Satisfaction?

    Xiaohua Zhou;Ching Sing Chai;Morris Siu-Yung Jong;Xi Bei Xiong

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Modelling the Relationship Between Chinese University Students’ Authentic Language Learning and Their English Self-efficacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Jingjing Lian;Jingjing Lian;Ching Sing Chai;Chunping Zheng;Jyh Chong Liang

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Building Emotional Principal–Teacher Relationships in Chinese Schools: Reflecting on Paternalistic Leadership

    Haiyan Qian;Allan David Walker

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Teacher’s Perceptions and Readiness to Teach Coding Skills: A Comparative Study Between Finland, Mainland China, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea

    Longkai Wu;Chee Kit Looi;Jari Multisilta;Meng Leong How

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • The Effects of Using Audience Response Systems Incorporating Student-Generated Questions on EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension

    Benjamin R. Mays;Hui-Chin Yeh;Nian-Shing Chen

    (2020)
    12 Citations

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