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Beyond Behavior
H-index 4

Beyond Behavior

1074-2956

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/bbx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1152 10 11 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 14
Documents by Best Scientists*: 16
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 14
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.398
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Beyond Behavior?

The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Emotional and behavioral disorders, Intervention (counseling), Applied psychology, Teaching method and Mathematics education. Attendees participated in lively discussions that mix various fields of study, including Emotional and behavioral disorders and Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist and Special education. Developmental psychology research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Social change, Cognitive psychology and Reading (process).

In the journal, Psychological intervention, Self-management, At-risk students and Reinforcement are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Intervention (counseling) research. The journal holds forums on Reinforcement that merges themes from other disciplines such as Contingency management, Prosocial behavior and Praise. While the journal focused on Applied psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Inclusion (education), General education and Behavioral interventions.

Teaching method research featured in Beyond Behavior incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Academic achievement, Interpersonal competence and Reading comprehension. While work presented in Beyond Behavior provided substantial information on Mathematics education, it also covered topics in Pedagogy and Learning disability. Studies on Learner engagement discussed in it link to the field of Student engagement.

  • Emotional and behavioral disorders (25.60%)
  • Intervention (counseling) (25.60%)
  • Applied psychology (24.23%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere: Teachers' Use of Effective Praise and Feedback. (84 citations)
  • Prevalence of students with EBD: impact on general education (65 citations)
  • Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies for Students with EBD. (58 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Beyond Behavior:

Reinforcement, Applied psychology, Intervention (counseling), Pedagogy and Mathematics education are the main subjects of interest in the journal articles. Social psychology and At-risk students are some topics wherein Applied psychology research discussed in the journal publications has an impact. Aside from discussions in Intervention (counseling), the published articles also deal with the subject of Psychological intervention which intersects with Set (psychology), Academic achievement, Clinical psychology and Psychotherapist disciplines.

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

  • Pedagogy
  • Mathematics education
  • Curriculum

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Beyond Behavior mainly deals with areas of study such as Emotional and behavioral disorders, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Psychological intervention and Applied psychology. While Clinical psychology is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Intervention (counseling), Reinforcement and Aggression. The concepts on Intervention (counseling) presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Head (linguistics), Goal setting and Early childhood.

Some problems in Developmental psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Cognitive skill and Set (psychology). In addition to Psychological intervention research, the journal aims to explore topics under Dreyfus model of skill acquisition, Cognitive psychology, Generalization (learning) and Video modeling. It facilitates discussions on Applied psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Perception and Behavioral interventions.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • An Adaptation of Multitiered Systems of Professional Development to Support Teacher Implementation of Tier 2 Behavioral Supports (0 citations)
  • Meeting the Needs of Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (0 citations)
  • Providing More and Better Practice Opportunities Within the Instructional Programs of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (0 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 Beyond Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Paul Mooney (25 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Joseph B. Ryan (23 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Robin Parks Ennis (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kathleen Lynne Lane (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Wendy Peia Oakes (11 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 Beyond Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Louisville (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Alabama (13 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Florida (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Virginia (10 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, 17.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 31.58% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.26% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 36.84% of all publications and 26.32% 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.

Psychology Licensure Requirements in North Dakota

If you are inspired by the research that Beyond Behavior publishes and you plan to become a psychologist yourself, it's critical to understand the licensure requirements of the state in which you plan to practice. If you choose North Dakota, for example, the requirements include completing a set number of educational and workplace hours as well as passing a licensing exam. You also will need to apply for licensure through the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners and maintain the license by completing the necessary continuing education hours. Understanding these requirements is a crucial step in launching your career in psychology. Visit this page to find detailed information on how long it take to become a psychologist in North Dakota.

Top Publications

  • Using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to Reduce School Suspensions

    Nicholas A. Gage;Lydia Beahm;Rachel Kaplan;Ashley S. MacSuga-Gage

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Cooperative Learning Strategies for Building Relationship Skills in Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

    Sanikan Wattanawongwan;S. D. Smith;Kimberly J. Vannest

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • What About Me? The Importance of Teacher Social and Emotional Learning and Well-Being in the Classroom

    (2023)
    8 Citations
  • An Evidence-Based Logic for the Use of Positive Reinforcement: Responses to Typical Criticisms:

    Terrance M. Scott;Timothy J. Landrum

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Reinforcement Foundations of a Function-Based Behavioral Approach for Students With Challenging Behavior:

    George Sugai;Brandi Simonsen

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • Strategies to Help Students Solve Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Working Together: Leveraging Teacher Study Groups to Improve Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • Assessment for Effective Screening and Progress Monitoring of Social and Emotional Learning Skills

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • Intensifying Reading Instruction for Students With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Practices to Support Classroom Instruction and Family–School Collaboration

    (2020)
    2 Citations
  • Positive Reinforcement in Schools: Logic and Application:

    Terrance M. Scott;Timothy J. Landrum

    (2020)
    1 Citations

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