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BMC Psychology
H-index 28

BMC Psychology

2050-7283

Published by: Springer

https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 184 328 356 25

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 539
Documents by Best Scientists*: 509
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 15
SCIMAGO H-index: 49
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.03
Impact Factor: 3

Overview

Top Research Topics at BMC Psychology?

The journal investigates areas of study like Psychological research, Clinical psychology, Mental health, Anxiety and Psychological intervention. In it, researchers investigate the Psychological research study as part of research in the field of Social psychology. Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Psychosocial, Confirmatory factor analysis, Randomized controlled trial, Cognition and Cronbach's alpha.

The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Confirmatory factor analysis as it also encompasses Exploratory factor analysis. The in-depth study on Randomized controlled trial also explores topics in the intersecting field of Mindfulness. Cronbach's alpha and Construct validity are closely related fields of research discussed in BMC Psychology.

The Mental health works featured in it incorporate elements from Social support, Psychological resilience and Public health. In the journal, Cross-sectional study, Distress, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Quality of life (healthcare) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Anxiety research.

  • Psychological research (53.67%)
  • Clinical psychology (46.92%)
  • Mental health (23.90%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • An introduction to implementation science for the non-specialist (573 citations)
  • Profiling physical activity motivation based on self-determination theory: a cluster analysis approach (116 citations)
  • Clinical utility of the cogstate brief battery in identifying cognitive impairment in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease (101 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at BMC Psychology:

The most cited publications focus on Clinical psychology, Psychological research, Mental health, Anxiety and Psychiatry. While the most cited articles focused on Clinical psychology, they were also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Social support, Randomized controlled trial and Psychosocial. Research in Psychological research tackled in falls within the umbrella of Social psychology.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Cognition
  • Mental illness

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Psychological research, Clinical psychology, Mental health, Anxiety and Psychological intervention. It addresses concerns in the field of Psychological research by exploring it in line with topics in Developmental psychology which intersect with Context (language use) and Association (psychology) subjects. Topics in Clinical psychology explored in BMC Psychology were investigated in conjunction with research in Confirmatory factor analysis, Social support, Cognition and Psychosocial.

The work on Mental health presented in BMC Psychology focuses on Mental illness in particular. Anxiety research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Cross-sectional study, Public health and Depression (differential diagnoses). The journal explores research in Psychological intervention alongside concepts in Randomized controlled trial and other areas of study in Clinical trial.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: a comparison between Germany and the UK. (11 citations)
  • Validation study of the Italian version of Temporal Focus Scale: psychometric properties and convergent validity (5 citations)
  • Associations between conformity to masculine norms and depression: age effects from a population study of Australian men (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 BMC Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Souheil Hallit (8 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kathy S Bond (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Simon-Peter Neumer (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Sahar Obeid (8 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Claire M. Kelly (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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 BMC Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Oslo (28 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Melbourne (19 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology (16 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (16 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • King's College London (16 papers) published 2 papers 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, 2.44% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.12% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.50% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.12% of all publications and 51.25% 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 Prospects in Psychology Research

With the continuously evolving nature of psychological research, there are a plethora of career opportunities for individuals interested in the field. The in-depth studies and investigations conducted at BMC Psychology can be a great resource for emerging professionals looking to hone their expertise. It is important to consider that these careers often require advanced education and training. For instance, becoming a school psychologist typically necessitates fulfilling specific educational and experience-based prerequisites.

Those looking for a career as a school psychologist in Arkansas must meet the state's specific requirements. This often involves obtaining a degree in psychology or a related field, completing an internship, and passing an examination. More details on the exact requirements and paths to this career can be found at school psychologist requirements Arkansas. This offers a comprehensive guide on the necessary steps towards achieving this role.

Aside from becoming a school psychologist, there are numerous other career paths within psychological research. These include roles such as clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, developmental psychologists, forensic psychologists, and health psychologists. Each of these roles also has its unique requirements, including education, examination, and experience prerequisites.

Regardless of the specific career chosen within psychological research, a thorough understanding of the field and its sub-disciplines gained through studies like those conducted at BMC Psychology, can provide foundational knowledge and insights that enhance professional competence and success.

Top Publications

  • Predictors of academic performance during the covid-19 outbreak: impact of distance education on mental health, social cognition and memory abilities in an Italian university student sample.

    Laura Giusti;Silvia Mammarella;Anna Salza;Sasha Del Vecchio

    (2021)
    131 Citations
  • Personality traits, emotional intelligence and decision-making styles in Lebanese universities medical students

    Radwan El Othman;Rola El Othman;Rabih Hallit;Sahar Obeid

    (2020)
    110 Citations
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: a comparison between Germany and the UK.

    Franziska Knolle;Franziska Knolle;Lisa Ronan;Graham K. Murray;Graham K. Murray

    (2021)
    82 Citations
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety in children and young people on the autism spectrum: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Shivani Sharma;Abigail Hucker;Terry Matthews;Dominique Grohmann

    (2021)
    74 Citations
  • Forgiveness of others and subsequent health and well-being in mid-life: a longitudinal study on female nurses.

    Katelyn N. G. Long;Everett L. Worthington;Tyler J. VanderWeele;Ying Chen

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Depression and anxiety among online learning students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    (2022)
    56 Citations
  • Differential and shared effects of psychological skills training and mindfulness training on performance-relevant psychological factors in sport: a randomized controlled trial

    Philipp Röthlin;Stephan Horvath;Severin Trösch;Martin grosse Holtforth

    (2020)
    53 Citations
  • The relationship between resilience and loneliness elucidated by a Danish version of the resilience scale for adults.

    Ida Skytte Jakobsen;Lykke Mie Riis Madsen;Martin Mau;Odin Hjemdal

    (2020)
    49 Citations
  • Attachment style and addictions (alcohol, cigarette, waterpipe and internet) among Lebanese adolescents: a national study.

    Laurette Nakhoul;Sahar Obeid;Hala Sacre;Chadia Haddad

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • Social media use disorder and loneliness: any association between the two? Results of a cross-sectional study among Lebanese adults

    Lara Youssef;Rabih Hallit;Nelly Kheir;Sahar Obeid

    (2020)
    48 Citations

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