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Asia-Pacific Psychiatry
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Asia-Pacific Psychiatry

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 779 14 23 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 42
Documents by Best Scientists*: 45
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 37
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.967
Impact Factor: 3.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Asia-pacific Psychiatry?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Mental health, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety. In it, Internal medicine and Suicide prevention are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Psychiatry research. In addition to Internal medicine research, it aims to explore topics under Endocrinology and Oncology.

While the journal focused on Suicide prevention, it was also able to explore topics like Injury prevention, Human factors and ergonomics and Occupational safety and health. Issues in Clinical psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychosocial, Cronbach's alpha, Suicidal ideation and Social support. The studies in Mental health featured incorporate elements of Psychological intervention, Nursing, Health care, Family medicine and Pandemic.

  • Psychiatry (41.56%)
  • Clinical psychology (22.91%)
  • Mental health (20.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Is it meaningful to distinguish between generalized and specific Internet addiction? Evidence from a cross-cultural study from Germany, Sweden, Taiwan and China (197 citations)
  • Validity and reliability of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 to screen for depression among college students in China. (122 citations)
  • Systematic review of barriers and facilitators to accessing and engaging with mental health care among at‐risk young people (109 citations)

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

The journal papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Depression (differential diagnoses), Mental health and Anxiety. The journal articles explore topics in Clinical psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Patient Health Questionnaire, Checklist, Cognition, Cronbach's alpha and Loneliness. The published papers feature studies on Psychiatry, including topics such as Schizophrenia.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Major depressive disorder

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Asia-pacific Psychiatry explores disciplines such as Mental health, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Psychiatry, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The journal focuses on Mental health but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Psychological intervention, Pandemic, Family medicine and Anxiety. Asia-pacific Psychiatry explores topics in Anxiety which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cross-sectional study, Insomnia, Health care and Depression (differential diagnoses).

The studies on Depression (differential diagnoses) discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Neuroticism, Comorbidity and Clinical psychology, Mood. It explores issues in Clinical psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Suicidal ideation and Schizophrenia. Research on Psychiatry addressed in Asia-pacific Psychiatry frequently intersections with the field of Suicide prevention.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Factors affecting the anxiety levels of adolescents in home-quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. (24 citations)
  • Factors associated with mental health outcomes among patients with COVID-19 treated in the Fangcang shelter hospital in China. (12 citations)
  • The prevalence of psychological distress and its association with coping strategies among medical interns in Malaysia: A national-level cross-sectional study. (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 Psychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Helen F.K. Chiu (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ee Heok Kua (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Hatta Sidi (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yu-Tao Xiang (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Min Soo Lee (10 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 Asia-pacific Psychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • National University of Singapore (47 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Melbourne (41 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition,
  • Central South University (26 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • National University of Malaysia (25 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, 43.96% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.84% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.49% 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.

Path to Becoming a Psychologist in North Dakota

The article could benefit from a section providing practical career information, such as requirements to become a psychologist, particularly in specific regions like North Dakota. Here is the draft for the new section:

Becoming a Psychologist in North Dakota

If you're inspired by our research topics and considering a career in psychology, knowing what steps you need to take is crucial. The path to becoming a psychologist can vary by state. For example, in North Dakota, there are several requirements prospective psychologists need to meet before they can become licenced professionals.

Firstly, obtaining a doctorate in psychology is necessary, and this usually requires 5-7 years of study beyond the undergraduate level. Secondly, all candidates must complete a supervised internship that includes at least 1800 hours of work experience. Candidates must then pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), which covers a broad range of psychological topics and principles.

After passing the EPPP, candidates have to apply for licensure through the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners and submit all the necessary application materials and fees. They must then pass the board’s oral examination, which is typically a review of their doctoral program, internship, and professional goals and ethics.

If you're interested to know more detailed information, you may want to explore the nuances of the how long does it take to become a psychologist in North Dakota. From studying to getting licensed, every step is crucial for your career development in the field of psychology.

Top Publications

  • Does loneliness, self-esteem and psychological distress correlate with problematic internet use? A Bangladeshi survey study

    Mohammed A Mamun;Sharif Hossain;Mst Sabrina Moonajilin;Mohammed Tanvir Masud

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Validation of the Korean version of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 self-rating Scale.

    Seung-Hoon Lee;Cheolmin Shin;Hyounwook Kim;Sang Won Jeon

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Associations between comorbid stress and Internet Gaming Disorder symptoms: Are there cultural and gender variations?

    Jesse Andreetta;Justin Teh;Tyrone L. Burleigh;Rapson Gomez

    (2020)
    44 Citations
  • Gender differences in socio‐demographics, clinical characteristic and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia: A community‐based study in Shenzhen

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • The role of internet gaming in the association between anxiety and depression: A preliminary cross-sectional study

    Vasileios Stavropoulos;Jeremy Vassallo;Tyrone Leonard Burleigh;Rapson Gomez

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Patterns of long acting injectable antipsychotic use and associated clinical factors in schizophrenia among 15 Asian countries and region.

    Chao Tian Tang;Ee Cheong Chua;Qian Hui Chew;Yan Ling He

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Validation of the Brief Negative Symptom Scale in Korean patients with schizophrenia.

    Eunju Jeakal;Kiho Park;Eunbyeol Lee;Gregory P. Strauss

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Transcultural adaptation of interpersonal psychotherapy in Asia.

    Scott Stuart;Xavier V. Pereira;Joseph Pui‐Yin Chung

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Past 12-month history of single and multiple suicide attempts among a national sample of school-going adolescents in Tonga.

    Supa Pengpid;Supa Pengpid;Karl Peltzer

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Patients' and caregivers' knowledge and beliefs about mental illness in mainland China: A systematic review

    Wenjing Li;Nicola Reavley

    (2021)
    9 Citations

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