Behavior and Social Issues

Top Research Topics at Behavior and Social Issues?

Behavior and Social Issues generally zeroes in on subjects such as Social psychology, Epistemology, Public relations, Psychoanalysis and Applied behavior analysis. Reinforcement is the primary subject of Social psychology works presented in the journal. The featured Epistemology works encompass concepts such as Behaviorism and Radical behaviorism and examines them in conjunction with Perspective (graphical).

• Social psychology (21.04%)
• Epistemology (16.55%)
• Public relations (6.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Behavior Analysis and Environmental Protection: Accomplishments and Potential for More (220 citations)
• Complexity and Selection: Implications for Organizational Change (186 citations)
• Targets of Intervention in Cultural and Behavioral Change (112 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Behavior and Social Issues:

The most cited articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Social psychology, Epistemology, Cognitive psychology, Cultural analysis and Contingency. The journal papers with studies in Social psychology featured incorporate elements of Intervention (counseling), Public relations and Conceptualization. The journal publications explore topics in Epistemology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Systems theory and Cultural system.

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

• Law
• Social science
• Epistemology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Behavior and Social Issues investigates areas of study like Behavioural sciences, Psychological intervention, Context (language use), Applied behavior analysis and Social psychology. The journal facilitates discussions on Behavioural sciences that incorporate concepts from other fields like Management science, Self-organization, Self-organizing map, Public policy and Flexibility (personality). Function (engineering), Public relations, Developmental psychology, Countercontrol and Unit of analysis are some topics wherein Psychological intervention research discussed in Behavior and Social Issues have an impact.

Concepts in Field (Bourdieu), as well as related topics in Politics, Externality, Radical behaviorism and Environmental ethics, are covered in the Context (language use) research presented in the journal. While Behavior and Social Issues focused on Applied behavior analysis, it was also able to explore topics like Autism spectrum disorder, Scale (social sciences) and Internet privacy. Harassment are all disciplines of Social psychology that connect with topics in Significant difference.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Going Green: A Systematic Review of Proenvironmental Empirical Research in Behavior Analysis (2 citations)
• Cultural Survival in B. F. Skinner: Possibilities for Conceptual Refinement (2 citations)
• Being the Change That You Want to See: Using Behavior-Analytic Strategies in Preservice Teacher Training to Support Inclusive Learning in the Czech Republic (1 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 Behavior and Social Issues (based on the number of publications) are:

• Mark A. Mattaini (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Chris Ninness (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Sigrid S. Glenn (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Richard F. Rakos (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Robin Rumph (13 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Behavior and Social Issues (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Nevada, Reno (33 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Illinois at Chicago (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of North Texas (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Stephen F. Austin State University (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Western Michigan University (13 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, 27.59% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.33% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.52% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 9.52% of all publications and 47.62% 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.

Professional Careers within Behavior and Social Issues Fields

If you’re considering a career in the fascinating field of behavior and social issues, you may be wondering where to start. One rewarding pathway is becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - a globally recognized credential in the field of behavior analysis. To gain insight into the process of becoming a BCBA, steps such as education, certification, and gaining practical experience must be taken into consideration. In addition to these steps, it's also important to be aware of the state-specific requirements for practicing as a BCBA. For instance, aspiring BCBAs in Nebraska would need to meet specific certification guidelines set by the state board. For more specific guidelines on this process, check out our detailed guide on how to become a bcba in Nebraska online. The BCBA career is just one among many other professions that are rooted in the study of behavior and social issues. Depending on your area of interest, you can explore potential careers in social psychology, public relations, psychoanalysis, epistemology, and other relevant fields. With the right knowledge and skills, you can profoundly impact societal issues and contribute to meaningful change. Remember, success in these fields requires a strong foundation in research and evidence-based practice, the very principles that the Behavior and Social Issues journal strives to uphold and advance. As you navigate your professional journey, consider utilizing the valuable research, insights, and discussions published in this journal to enlighten your understanding and enhance your practice.