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Behavioral Sciences
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Behavioral Sciences

2076-328X

Published by: MDPI

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/behavsci

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 269 279 332 21
Social Sciences and Humanities 314 45 58 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 462
Documents by Best Scientists*: 493
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 13
SCIMAGO H-index: 52
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.718
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Systems Research and Behavioral Science?

Systems Research and Behavioral Science primarily tackles Epistemology, Social psychology, Management science, Process (engineering) and Knowledge management. The concepts on Epistemology presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Systems theory and Systems thinking.

  • Epistemology (14.41%)
  • Social psychology (8.63%)
  • Management science (6.70%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Hopkins Symptom Checklist (HSCL): A self-report symptom inventory (3736 citations)
  • The concept of power (2790 citations)
  • Toward a theory of schizophrenia (2021 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Systems Research and Behavioral Science:

The journal articles facilitate discussions on Epistemology, Social psychology, Management science, Systems thinking and Knowledge management. The studies on Epistemology discussed at the published articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Cognitive science, Social system, Systems theory, Living systems and Process (engineering). The most cited papers deal with Social psychology in conjunction with Cognitive psychology and similar fields in Cognition.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Artificial intelligence

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Systems Research and Behavioral Science covers a variety of subjects, including Clinical psychology, Anxiety, Mental health, Psychological intervention and Developmental psychology. The study on Clinical psychology presented in Systems Research and Behavioral Science intersects with the topics under Cognition. The featured Anxiety study falls within the wider topic of Psychiatry.

Mental health research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Pandemic and Psychological resilience. The study on Psychological intervention presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Psychosocial. Depression (differential diagnoses) research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Major depressive disorder.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Loneliness and Problematic Internet Use during COVID-19 Lock-Down. (10 citations)
  • Studying Behaviour Change Mechanisms under Complexity (4 citations)
  • Death Anxiety in Social Workers as a Consequence of the COVID-19 Pandemic (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 Systems Research and Behavioral Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • James G. Miller (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David C. Lane (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Shervin Assari (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Anatol Rapoport (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John P. van Gigch (20 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 Systems Research and Behavioral Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (166 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Louisville (58 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Hull (50 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (35 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 9.22% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 5.58% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 2.54% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.24% of all publications and 75.63% 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 Systems Research and Behavioral Science

Understanding systems research and behavioral science presents vast career opportunities. Individuals with a background in these research areas often gravitate toward careers as systemic therapists, also known as marriage and family therapists. These professionals apply systems theory and behavioral science knowledge to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. To meet the marriage and family therapist education requirements in Ohio, prospective therapists must complete a master's degree in marriage and family therapy and attain sufficient supervised clinical experience. It is also crucial to pass the state licensing exam and partake in continued professional education to remain licensed. You can learn more about the academic and clinical requirements for becoming a marriage and family therapist in Ohio. While this is just one of many potential career paths, the comprehensive understanding of human behavior and system dynamics that a foundation in systems research and behavioral science provides, offers a wealth of professional possibilities. Ultimately, the field equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to understand and intervene in complex issues spanning mental health, organizational management, engineering, and more.

Top Publications

  • Loneliness and Problematic Internet Use during COVID-19 Lock-Down.

    Hasah Alheneidi;Loulwah AlSumait;Dalal AlSumait;Andrew P. Smith

    (2021)
    108 Citations
  • The Role of Family Relationships in Eating Disorders in Adolescents: A Narrative Review

    Michela Erriu;Silvia Cimino;Luca Cerniglia

    (2020)
    98 Citations
  • Emotional Regulation and Overeating Behaviors in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

    Francesca Favieri;Andrea Marini;Maria Casagrande

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Should Burnout Be Conceptualized as a Mental Disorder?

    (2022)
    61 Citations
  • Binge-Watching: Development and Validation of the Binge-Watching Addiction Questionnaire.

    Giuseppe Forte;Francesca Favieri;Domenico Tedeschi;Maria Casagrande

    (2021)
    60 Citations
  • Social Cognition and Socioecological Predictors of Home-Based Physical Activity Intentions, Planning, and Habits during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Navin Kaushal;Ni Cole Keith;Susan Aguiñaga;Martin S. Hagger;Martin S. Hagger

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Psychological Factors Explaining the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Mental Health: The Role of Meaning, Beliefs, and Perceptions of Vulnerability and Mortality

    (2023)
    38 Citations
  • Behavioral and Attitudinal Correlates of Trusted Sources of COVID-19 Vaccine Information in the US

    Carl A. Latkin;Carl A. Latkin;Lauren Dayton;Jacob R. Miller;Grace Yi

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Information Overload, Wellbeing and COVID-19: A Survey in China

    Jialin Fan;Andrew P Smith

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • A Nosological Exploration of PTSD and Trauma in Disaster Mental Health and Implications for the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Carol S. North;Alina M. Surís;David E. Pollio

    (2021)
    32 Citations

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