Behaviour Research and Therapy

Top Research Topics at Behaviour Research and Therapy?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Anxiety, Psychiatry and Cognition. Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial, Cognitive therapy, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Psychotherapist are some topics wherein Clinical psychology research discussed in Behaviour Research and Therapy have an impact. The study on Cognitive therapy presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Cognitive behavioral therapy.

Behaviour Research and Therapy explores topics in Developmental psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Arousal, Social psychology, Personality and Audiology. Presentations on Anxiety include those discussing Anxiety disorder, Social anxiety, Worry, Anxiety sensitivity and Agoraphobia. Concepts in Panic, as well as related topics in Panic disorder, are covered in the Anxiety disorder research presented in the journal.

Behaviour Research and Therapy features studies on Psychiatry, including topics such as Psychopathology. It focuses on Cognition research which is adjacent to topics in Cognitive psychology. The journal links adjacent topics like Psychometrics with Test validity.

• Clinical psychology (25.68%)
• Developmental psychology (23.32%)
• Anxiety (21.86%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The structure of negative emotional states: comparison of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) with the Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories. (6240 citations)
• A cognitive model of posttraumatic stress disorder. (3872 citations)
• Development and validation of the penn state worry questionnaire (3504 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Behaviour Research and Therapy:

The journal publications focus on Developmental psychology, Anxiety disorder, Anxiety, Clinical psychology and Cognition. The journal articles focus on Clinical psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Psychiatry, Cognitive therapy, Randomized controlled trial, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Psychotherapist. The most cited papers explore topics in Cognition which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Coping (psychology), Cognitive psychology and Social psychology.

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

• Internal medicine
• Social psychology
• Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Behaviour Research and Therapy explores disciplines such as Clinical psychology, Anxiety, Cognition, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Randomized controlled trial. Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Intervention (counseling), Context (language use), Association (psychology) and Psychological intervention. While Behaviour Research and Therapy focused on Anxiety, it was also able to explore topics like Developmental psychology, Extinction (psychology), Mental health and Rumination.

Behaviour Research and Therapy addresses concerns in Cognition which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Cognitive psychology and Social anxiety. It tackles topics on Depression (differential diagnoses), which can potentially contribute to the wider field of Psychiatry. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Randomized controlled trial, it also covered topics in Autobiographical memory, Physical therapy and Affect (psychology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Which behavioural and exercise interventions targeting fatigue show the most promise in multiple sclerosis? A systematic review with narrative synthesis and meta-analysis. (16 citations)
• Intolerance of uncertainty, and not social anxiety, is associated with compromised extinction of social threat. (4 citations)
• The concept and definition of low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Behaviour Research and Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

• Stanley Rachman (98 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Michelle G. Craske (79 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• P. De Silva (73 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Arnoud Arntz (72 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Vicky Rippere (64 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 Behaviour Research and Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

• Maastricht University (182 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Oxford (152 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (124 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• University of British Columbia (121 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• University of New South Wales (116 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.47% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.06% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.98% of all publications and 36.50% 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 Applications: Applying Research in School Psychology

Building on the rich array of research topics and insights presented in Behaviour Research and Therapy, it is essential to consider practical applications within various professions, such as school psychology. As studies in clinical psychology, anxiety, cognition, and more, profoundly shape our understanding of human behavior, their potential impact on school psychology should not be underestimated. For instance, therapists navigating school settings could gain valuable insights from developmental psychology research on anxiety disorders, aiding them to design more effective intervention strategies for students. To bring theory into practice effectively, professionals need to meet the stringent qualifications and training criteria of their region. For example, to practice as a school psychologist in Missouri, specific requirements must be fulfilled. Aspiring school psychologists may find it useful to refer to resources that explain the exact qualifications, requisites, and progression path in their area. Here's a detailed guide on the school psychologist requirements in Missouri. In conclusion, research findings from the journal can be used to enhance therapy strategies and interventions in a school setting. The constant interaction between research and field practice strengthens society's broader response to different psychological problems and developmental challenges among school-going children. The potential for practical application of these findings is vast, underscoring the essential role of journals such as Behaviour Research and Therapy within the field of psychology.