World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
BioPsychoSocial Medicine
H-index 8

BioPsychoSocial Medicine

1751-0759

Published by: Springer

https://bpsmedicine.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1053 13 14 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 30
Documents by Best Scientists*: 29
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 43
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.964
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Biopsychosocial Medicine?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Psychosomatic medicine, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Behavioural sciences and Internal medicine. Issues in Psychosomatic medicine were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychosocial, Alternative medicine, Biopsychosocial model, Physical therapy and Depression (differential diagnoses). While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Physical therapy, it also covered topics in Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial and Quality of life.

In Biopsychosocial Medicine, Cross-sectional study, Cognition and Anxiety are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale is a major topic of Anxiety research presented in the journal. The research on Psychiatry featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Distress and Disease.

Biopsychosocial Medicine focuses on Behavioural sciences but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Behavioral medicine, Public health, MEDLINE and Family medicine. Internal medicine research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gastroenterology and Endocrinology. Most of the works presented in Biopsychosocial Medicine deals with Irritable bowel syndrome but it intersects with the subject of Abdominal pain.

  • Psychosomatic medicine (53.41%)
  • Clinical psychology (42.05%)
  • Psychiatry (27.56%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The empathic brain and its dysfunction in psychiatric populations: implications for intervention across different clinical conditions. (299 citations)
  • The alexithymic brain: the neural pathways linking alexithymia to physical disorders (114 citations)
  • Posttraumatic growth, posttraumatic stress disorder and resilience of motor vehicle accident survivors (106 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Biopsychosocial Medicine:

The journal papers cover a variety of subjects, including Clinical psychology, Psychosomatic medicine, Psychiatry, Behavioural sciences and Anxiety. While work presented in the published articles provide substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covers topics in Internal consistency, Heart rate variability and Cognition. While the most cited publications focused on Psychosomatic medicine, they were also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Biological psychiatry, Alternative medicine and Mental health.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Biopsychosocial Medicine mainly cover the fields of Clinical psychology, Psychosomatic medicine, Anxiety, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Mental health. Biopsychosocial Medicine explores issues in Clinical psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Rumination and Comorbidity. Feeling, Profile of mood states, Behavioural sciences and Insomnia are some topics wherein Psychosomatic medicine research discussed in it have an impact.

The work on Anxiety tackled in Biopsychosocial Medicine brings together disciplines like Outpatient clinic, Pediatrics and Palpitations. The studies on Depression (differential diagnoses) discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Neuroticism, Skin cancer, Psychoticism and Mood. Concepts in Biopsychosocial model, as well as related topics in Stress-related disorders, Anxiety disorder, Substance abuse, Bulimia nervosa and Cognitive behavioral therapy, are covered in the Mental health research presented in the journal.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess efficacy of mirtazapine for the treatment of diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome (3 citations)
  • Factors influencing post-ICU psychological distress in family members of critically ill patients: a linear mixed-effects model (2 citations)
  • Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and autistic traits in children with anorexia nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (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.

The top authors publishing in Biopsychosocial Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kazuhiro Yoshiuchi (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mutsuhiro Nakao (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Gen Komaki (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Shin Fukudo (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nobuyuki Sudo (16 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 Biopsychosocial Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kyushu University (37 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (33 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tohoku University (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • International University of Health and Welfare (19 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Teikyo University (17 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, 11.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 43.75% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 18.75% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 6.25% of all publications and 31.25% 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 and Further Studies

The substantial information provided by the Biopsychosocial Medicine journal manifests a wide range of topics that are integral to the field of clinical psychology, psychiatry, and other related disciplines. These research topics not only cater to academic interest but also, help in shaping multiple career paths. As the field pervades various areas like internal medicine, psychosomatic medicine, behavioural sciences, and other intricate topics which require a specific skill set and expertise, aspiring psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and medical practitioners could consider advancing their knowledge and skills through further studies or explore career opportunities relevant to the discourse presented in this journal.

For instance, individuals who are particularly intrigued by the psychosomatic and clinical psychological perspectives presented in this journal might consider pursuing a career as a school psychologist. School psychologists actively work towards bettering student mental health and academic success. They indulge in comprehensive research, devise, and implement improvement strategies, thus making significant contributions to a student's wellbeing and educational outcomes.

Becoming a school psychologist requires specialized training and certain educational qualifications. The general prerequisites for pursuing school psychology include a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, followed by a master’s degree, or a specialist’s degree, depending on the state requirements. Further, licensure or certification, usually governed by the state's Department of Education, is mandatory for practicing school psychology. Those interested can delve into further information given in our career guide on school psychologist requirements ohio.

The professional journey in this field is rudimentarily supplemented by engaging and keeping a tab on the latest research, theories, and updated methodologies that are brought to light in journals like Biopsychosocial Medicine. Hence, whether it's a prospective career decision or enriching academic pursuit towards honing specific skills, keeping abreast with a broad spectrum of research topics like those in Biopsychosocial Medicine journal can undeniably pave the way for countless enriching opportunities.

Top Publications

  • Personalized cognitive-behavioural therapy for obesity (CBT-OB): theory, strategies and procedures.

    Riccardo Dalle Grave;Massimiliano Sartirana;Simona Calugi

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Affective agnosia: a core affective processing deficit in the alexithymia spectrum

    Richard D. Lane;Mark Solms;Mark Solms;Karen L. Weihs;Alex Hishaw

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Effectiveness of enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for bulimia nervosa in Japan: a randomized controlled trial protocol

    Chisato Ohara;Atsushi Sekiguchi;Shu Takakura;Yuka Endo

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • The patterns of acceptance, mindfulness, and values for Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a web-based survey

    (2022)
    8 Citations
  • Alexithymia 3.0: Reimagining alexithymia from a medical perspective

    Richard D. Lane

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • A multi-center, randomized, parallel-group study to compare the efficacy of enhanced cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E) with treatment as usual (TAU) for anorexia nervosa: study protocol

    (2023)
    5 Citations
  • Validation of the brief Adjustment Disorder New Modules with Australian oncology patients

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • Enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with eating disorders: development, effectiveness, and future challenges

    (2024)
    3 Citations
  • Trends in the effect of COVID-19 on consultations for persons with clinical and subclinical eating disorders

    (2023)
    2 Citations
  • Clinical correlates of women endorsing premenstrual suicidal ideation: a cross-sectional study

    (2022)
    1 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in studying Psychology in the USA, exploring related online degrees can open diverse career pathways. Many students pursue affordable programs tailored to specific counseling and therapy fields to enhance their credentials and job prospects.

One popular option is to find the cheapest online master's in counseling, which offers a flexible and cost-effective way to become a licensed counselor.

Another growing field is behavior analysis, where students can enroll in online BCBA masters programs. These prepare graduates for certification as Board Certified Behavior Analysts, a credential in high demand.

For those passionate about family dynamics and therapy, marriage and family therapy online programs accredited by recognized organizations provide essential training and licensure pathways.

Lastly, pursuing a masters of psychology online offers a broad foundation suitable for roles in research, counseling, and other mental health services.

Choosing the right program depends on your career goals, budget, and the type of licensure you seek. These affordable online programs make advanced study accessible while preparing students for meaningful roles in psychology and counseling.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles