Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education

Top Research Topics at Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education?

The topics of Science education, Mathematics education, Pedagogy, Humanities and Curriculum are the focal point of discussions in the journal. The works on Science education deal in particular with Science, technology, society and environment education. The work tackled in Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education goes beyond the discipline of Science, technology, society and environment education as it also encompasses Social science education.

The study on Social science education featured in Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education expounds on the topic of Outline of social science in particular. The featured Mathematics education works encompass concepts such as Mathematics instruction, Reform mathematics, Connected Mathematics and Math wars and examines them in conjunction with Class (computer programming). Pedagogy study tackled is connected to the field of Higher education.

It is focused mainly on Curriculum, particularly Curriculum development.

• Science education (81.31%)
• Mathematics education (44.51%)
• Pedagogy (31.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Time to change drivers for scientific literacy (137 citations)
• Pre‐service teachers’ understanding and teaching of nature of science: An intervention study (105 citations)
• Symbols and the bifurcation between procedural and conceptual thinking (104 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Science education, Pedagogy, Mathematics education, Epistemology and Scientific literacy. The published articles address concerns in Science education which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Teaching method, Engineering ethics and Curriculum. The Mathematics education research tackled in the published papers is interrelated with Mathematical proof which concerns subjects like Generality and Exploratory research.

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

• Law
• Education
• Mathematics education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Science education, Mathematics education, Epistemology, Class (computer programming) and Task (project management) are tackled in the journal. Research in the field of Pedagogy was used to conduct the presented Science education study. Some problems in Pedagogy that were presented in Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education overlapped with concepts under Theme (narrative), Premise and Democratic education.

Topics in Mathematics education were tackled in line with various other fields like Inclusion (education) and Emotional engagement. In addition to Epistemology research, Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education aims to explore topics under Referent and Professional development. Topics in Task (project management) explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Student learning, Participant observation, Data collection and Linear algebra.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Hauntings across the Divide: Transdisciplinary Activism, Dualisms, and the Ghosts of Racism in Engineering and Humanities Education (3 citations)
• Critical STEM Literacy and the COVID-19 Pandemic (3 citations)
• Engagement and Satisfaction: Mixed-Method Analysis of Blended Learning in the Sciences (3 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 Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (based on the number of publications) are:

• Derek Hodson (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Douglas McDougall (15 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• Erminia Pedretti (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Brian Lewthwaite (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jacques Désautels (9 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 Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (based on the number of publications) are:

• Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (80 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Toronto (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• Université du Québec à Montréal (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Simon Fraser University (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Alberta (26 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less 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, 12.82% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.65% of all publications and 41.18% 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 Science and Mathematics Education

As we continue to delve deeper into various topics in science and mathematics education, it's essential to note the professional opportunities in this field. For instance, one can become a science or mathematics teacher, educational consultant, or even a substance abuse counselor. Substance abuse counseling is a particularly vital field, catering to individuals struggling with drug, alcohol, or behavioral issues. Counselors help their clients manage these issues, fostering healthier lifestyles and behaviors. In particular, being a substance abuse counselor in Iowa would require you to meet specific educational and certification requirements. Interested in exploring this career path? Check out this guide on How to be a substance abuse counselor in Iowa. Encourage a lifelong love of learning, and you can also make a significant difference by nurturing a society that values education and emphasizes understanding and problem-solving. Explore these opportunities to make an impact and contribute to the future of science and mathematics education.